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Waste Medic Waste Medic provides innovative and reliable transportation, treatment and disposal of medical waste, as well as compliance training.

There has never been a more challenging time to lead, or work within a healthcare facility – we get it. With the ever changing-complexities, increased expenses and expanding demands placed on you and your team, you should never need to worry about the cost, reliability, or the customer service you receive from your medical waste service provider. At Waste Medic, we pride ourselves on the fact that we keep our pricing fair, simple and transparent and our customer service accessible, friendly, and as responsive as you can get. It is because of this basic and honest approach that we have been one of the fastest growing medical waste management companies in the country since opening our doors nearly a decade ago. We are humbled by our success and are thankful for the trust given to us by each location we serve. We would love the opportunity to learn about the unique needs of your operations to see if we can do the same for you. Headquartered in Nashville, Waste Medic offers our full suite of services to over 2,000 healthcare facilities across Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

Pharmaceutical waste requires careful handling because the disposal process can involve both compliance and environmenta...
10/15/2026

Pharmaceutical waste requires careful handling because the disposal process can involve both compliance and environmental considerations.

Clear segregation procedures and staff education help reduce risk, avoid costly mistakes, and support a more consistent waste management program.

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Compliant pharmaceutical waste disposal from Waste Medicβ€”safe, secure solutions for handling expired and unused medications in healthcare settings.

Medical waste compliance has real operational and financial consequences.A recent $7.5 million settlement involving alle...
10/13/2026

Medical waste compliance has real operational and financial consequences.

A recent $7.5 million settlement involving alleged improper disposal of pharmaceutical waste, medical waste, and other materials is a reminder of the importance of proper segregation, staff training, and consistent waste handling procedures.

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A lawsuit against Loma Linda University Health stemming from alleged improper disposal of hazardous waste and confidential medical records was settled after the provider agreed to pay $7.5 million in penalties and modify its procedures to meet compliance standards, prosecutors said Wednesday. The pr...

Small medical waste mistakes rarely start as major problems. They become problems when they happen often enough to feel ...
10/08/2026

Small medical waste mistakes rarely start as major problems. They become problems when they happen often enough to feel normal.

Moved containers, inconsistent segregation, overfilled sharps containers, and temporary workarounds can quietly become part of everyday operations.

Our latest article explores how process drift happens and why a fresh look at familiar routines can help strengthen safety and compliance.

Read more: https://mailchi.mp/wastemedic/oct26

Medical waste storage areas can create compliance risks that are easy to overlook.Secure access, proper conditions, clea...
10/08/2026

Medical waste storage areas can create compliance risks that are easy to overlook.

Secure access, proper conditions, clear labeling, and consistent procedures all help support a safer, more reliable waste management program.

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Learn how medical waste storage areas can create hidden compliance risks and what healthcare facilities should evaluate to improve safety, organization, and waste management.

Training and consistency are essential parts of a strong medical waste program.The World Health Organization recently in...
10/06/2026

Training and consistency are essential parts of a strong medical waste program.

The World Health Organization recently introduced a new healthcare waste management course covering segregation, storage, transport, pharmaceutical waste, treatment, and disposal. It’s a useful reminder that good waste management depends on informed people and clear processes.

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Safe management of health-care waste is essential to protect patients, health workers and communities, prevent pollution and support safe, high-quality health services. To help countries and health facilities strengthen practice, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new free online cou...

Sharps safety is about more than simply having the right container in place. Container location, replacement timing, sta...
10/01/2026

Sharps safety is about more than simply having the right container in place. Container location, replacement timing, staff training, and consistent disposal procedures all play a role in reducing risk and supporting a safer healthcare environment.

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Learn why sharps safety depends on more than the container. Explore how placement, training, fill levels, and handling procedures support safer healthcare environments.

A strong medical waste program shouldn't make your team's job harder.The right processes should be clear, practical, and...
09/29/2026

A strong medical waste program shouldn't make your team's job harder.

The right processes should be clear, practical, and easy for staff to follow consistently. If managing medical waste feels unnecessarily complicated, it may be time to take a closer look at what's working and what could be improved.

Healthcare organizations change over time. Patient volume grows, staff turns over, services expand, and workflows evolve...
09/24/2026

Healthcare organizations change over time. Patient volume grows, staff turns over, services expand, and workflows evolve. Your medical waste program should evolve with them.

Periodically asking the right questions can help identify gaps, control costs, and make sure your processes still meet the needs of your facility today.

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Medical waste management is about more than disposing of regulated waste. Asking the right questions can help healthcare facilities strengthen compliance, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create a safer environment for staff and patients.

Sharps safety doesn't end when a needle is used.Proper disposal helps protect healthcare workers, waste handlers, sanita...
09/22/2026

Sharps safety doesn't end when a needle is used.

Proper disposal helps protect healthcare workers, waste handlers, sanitation teams, and members of the community from preventable injuries and exposure. It's a shared responsibility that starts with making safe disposal simple and consistent.

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MyOldMeds.com can show people how to safely get rid of needles, scalpels and lancets. Also, support for the Nexstar-Tegna merger, free speech and the Aragon.

Your medical waste storage area may not get much attention when everything is running smoothly, but small issues can cre...
09/17/2026

Your medical waste storage area may not get much attention when everything is running smoothly, but small issues can create unnecessary compliance and safety risks over time.

Security, accessibility, storage conditions, and clear procedures are all worth reviewing periodically to make sure your facility stays on track.

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Learn how medical waste storage areas can create hidden compliance risks and what healthcare facilities should evaluate to improve safety, organization, and waste management.

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4800 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN
37209

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18779065558

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