Medical Waste
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Waste Management rethinks medical waste processing need
The company is looking to move away from the processing of medical waste. Full Story »
Group wants Stericycle's air permits taken away following alleged violations
Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment wants a public hearing on the facility. Full Story »
Recycling paper, plastic and ... kidneys?
A study recently published in the journal Biomaterials explored the potential for discarded kidneys to be recycled into fully functioning, customized organs through a field of science called regenerative medicine. Full Story »
Report: Stericycle violated air emission permit in Utah
The company's medical waste incinerator in North Salt Lake has violated its air permit, the state alleges. Full Story »
Finding a home for unused medical supplies
When a hospital completes a surgery, examination or other procedure, there are generally leftover materials — gloves, gauze, syringes — that were prepared for the procedure but never used. Full Story »
Some Australian hospitals recycling PVC medical waste
A recycling program operating in two Australian states has turned 33,000 pounds of hospital PVC waste into industrial hoses and non-slip floor mats. Full Story »
Update: Stericycle faces more lawsuits
Two doctors and a veterinary hospital have filed three separate lawsuits, alleging Stericycle breached contract and overcharged them. Full Story »
King County, Washington, considers drug take-back law
Drug manufacturers would pay for disposal of unwanted meds. Full Story »
Waste Connections sees earnings increase on higher revenue
CEO Ronald Mittelstaedt said the year is off to a great start. Full Story »
Stericycle reports in-line earnings for first quarter; revenues up 12.6%
Company had a net income of $74.6 million or 88 cents per share. Full Story »
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