
Medical waste comes in many forms and from many sources. Doctors offices and hospitals are only the beginning. Dental offices, blood banks, and vet clinics also produce medical waste. Medical waste can be liquids, solids, semi-solids, or contained gases. They can be
manufacturing process byproducts, sludges or spent materials, or simply
discarded products. Whatever their form, proper management is essential
to protect human health and the environment.