The local government of Tabogon in northern Cebu is investigating the unauthorized disposal of medical wastes in a vacant lot ...

New research from RMIT University and End Food Waste Australia reveals confusing food labels are driving Australians to throw away perfectly edible food, costing households money and contributing ...

It’s important to note that health officials say the chances of getting sick because of not obeying food labels are slim. Katie Friberg, a clinical dietitian at U-Mass Memorial-Milford Regional ...

Final Thoughts Safe medical waste disposal is more than a matter of regulatory compliance—it’s a frontline defense against the spread of infections in and beyond healthcare settings.

You’re going to need airtight and waterproof containers. Keep the weight under 5 gallons to help ensure the facility accepts your bio-hazardous waste. You’re also going to need to label each container ...

Senate Bill 80 seeks to hold all waste processing plants that burn even small volumes of used medical supplies — protective clothing and gear, syringes, bandages and the like — to federal U.S ...

85% of healthcare waste is non-hazardous, while 15% is hazardous. Poor disposal of 16B syringes yearly and incineration can emit toxins like dioxins.Unites States, New York, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE ...

All medical waste disposal is regulated by OSHA, the EPA, and state-specific agencies. It is your healthcare facility's responsibility to comply with all regulations to avoid fees or legal issues.

Human flesh and blood. Confidential patient information. Fentanyl. Santa Clara County’s top prosecutor alleges his investigators found these items and more after a covert, yearlong investigation into ...

Investigators with the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office found county hospitals have been illegally dumping hazardous materials and medical waste. Photo by Brandon Pho. Human flesh and ...

Investigators in hazmat suits conducted a series of unannounced waste inspections of garbage compactors starting in November 2023, according to District Attorney Jeff Rosen.

Pictured are biohazardous medical waste and other items that South Bay authorities say were illegally disposed in regular garbage streams by the three Santa Clara County-run hospitals over the ...