The dangers posed by medical waste merit special attention, especially with the Ebola outbreak in recent months. Medical waste disposal is subject to a rigorous process to eliminate the spread of ...

Here's a story with a sharp lead: Quit putting needles in recycling bins. One area waste and recycling company, Penn Waste, has seen an unprecedented uptick in hypodermic needles, lancets and other ...

Often, when people think of medical waste disposal, they envision a hospital or doctor’s office properly getting rid of their biohazardous trash. That’s not the full picture. For many people with ...