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Medical waste chart: Take the danger out of dumping
Author(s)Phil Seibert, CVT
Remind your team what goes in medical waste and what goes in the dumpster.
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If you're not sure everyone on your veterinary team knows what's medical waste (a category of hazardous waste) and what's not,
Remember that states and some cities and counties have extra rules for waste disposal. Obtain a copy of your local or state hazardous waste regulations and read it yourself. Many people are confused about the rules, especially when it comes to veterinary medical waste.
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