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San Diego Medical Waste Containers

Medical Waste Containers & Storage

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About Our Medical Waste Containers & Storage

Our medical waste containers are designed to be compliant with all applicable regulations while providing a clean and odor free experience. These containers are the perfect solution for your medical waste disposal needs, offering a safe and secure place to store and dispose of medical waste. With easy-to-use lids that seal tightly, you can rest assured that your medical waste will remain safe and secure. Our containers are designed for maximum efficiency and are perfect for any medical facility.

Price Lock Guarantee

We understand the importance of predictability when it comes to your finances. That is why we offer a price lock guarantee for our services. No increases for the duration of your service agreement.

No Additional Fees

We understand the importance of transparency and strive to provide our customers with a clear and hassle-free experience. No fuel fees, No energy fees, No additional fees.

Low Disposal Cost

By streamlining our processes, leveraging advanced routing and disposal technologies, we have successfully reduced the costs associated with disposal. You can confidently choose our services.

Locally Owned

When you choose to support our locally owned business, you can trust that you are making a positive impact on your community, as your patronage directly supports local jobs, services, and initiatives.

Veteran Owned

We are honored to be a veteran-owned business, founded and operated by individuals who have proudly served in the military. Our commitment to excellence, integrity, and service is deeply rooted in our military experience.

Total Compliance

By emphasizing total compliance, we aim to build trust with our stakeholders, protect our reputation, and contribute to a fair and sustainable business environment.

Why San Diego Medical Waste Is The Clear Choice?

Industry Leading Medical Waste Containers

At San Diego Medical Waste Services, we are dedicated to keeping your business compliant and safe. We understand the importance of proper sharps handling and disposal, which is why we provide the best medical waste management services in the area. 

Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Containers

Designated Accumulation Area

(California Health And Safety Code SEC 117750)

UN3291 PGII

18, 28 & 38 Gallon Medical Waste Containers
In compliance with the California Health and Safety Code Sections 17600 - 118360. Containers shall comply with United States Department of Transportation requirements when prepared for transport offsite from the facility.

  • NO Loose Sharps can be placed inside of this container. (Use a sharps container)

  • NO PHARMACEUTICALS can be placed inside of this container

  • Meets all D.O.T. Regulations

  • Stackable, Easy to Handle

  • Dimensions & Tare Weight

    • ​18 Gallon: 16"H x 19″W x 19″D *TW@8lb

    • 28 Gallon: 22"H x 19″W x 19″D *TW@9.6lb

    • 38 Gallon: 33"H x 19″W x 19″D *TW@11lb

  • Decontamination Procedure

    • Exposure to hot water 180ºF for ≥ 15 seconds

Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Containers
Sharps Waste Containers

Sharps Waste Containers

Primary Sharps Waste Container

(California Health And Safety Code SEC 118310)

Sharps containers are essential for safely disposing of medical sharp objects, such as needles, scalpels, and lancets. These containers protect healthcare workers, patients, and the public from potentially hazardous contact with used sharps. It is important to not fill sharps containers past the fill line to prevent accidental sticking. 

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“Sharps container” means a rigid puncture-resistant container used in patient care or research activities meeting the standards of, and receiving approval from, the United States Food and Drug Administration as a medical device used for the collection of

  • 1 Quart

  • 1 Gallon

  • 5 Quart

  • 2 Gallon

  • 3 Gallon

  • 5 Gallon

  • 8 Gallon

  • 10 Gallon

  • 12 Gallon

  • 18 Gallon

*** Sharps containers are single use and are expendable to the generator.  Sharps containers may be purchased from San Diego Medical Waste Services separately from your disposal service by visiting https://www.sdmedwaste.com/shop

Primary Biohazard Waste Container (Bedside)

Interim Storage Area 

(California Health And Safety Code SEC 117750)

In compliance with the California Health and Safety Code Sections 17600 - 118360. Containers shall comply with United States Department of Transportation requirements when prepared for transport offsite from the facility.​

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  • Medical waste may be placed into a biohazard bag not to exceed three pounds or one gallon

  • Tied, as required, in a patient room and shall be immediately transported upon completion of the procedure directly from the point of generation and placed into a Regulated Medical Waste RMW Container

  • NO Loose Sharps can be placed inside of this container. (Use a sharps container)

  • NO PHARMACEUTICALS can be placed inside of this container

Primary Biohazard Waste Container (Bedside)

Primary Pharmaceutical Waste Container (Chairside)

Primary Sharps Waste Container

(California Health And Safety Code SEC 117660)

Pharmaceutical waste generated in California must be treated by incineration, or by an alternative treatment technology that has received approval from the Department. None of the charcoal-based products currently in use have gained this approval, from the state of California, so pharmaceuticals must be disposed of in a pharmaceutical waste container. Do not place pharmaceuticals mixed with these products into the solid waste, biohazard waste or sharps containers.

  • All Pharmaceuticals Must Be Placed Into A Pharmaceutical Waste Container At Point Of Generation. 

  • Loose Sharps can be placed inside of this container. (Used a sharps container)

  • Once Ready For Disposal, Place Pharmaceutical Waste Containers Next To (NOT INSIDE OF) The Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Container To Be Picked Up During Your Scheduled Service Day. 

  • Each distinctive white and blue container makes it easy to identify non-RCRA-hazardous pharmaceutical waste to be disposed of by incineration with its contents.

Primary Pharmaceutical Waste Container (Chairside)
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  • Yes, typically the following hold true:

    • Red waste containers. For biohazards waste and sharps

    • Blue waste containers. For non-RCRA pharmaceutical waste such as antibiotics

    • Yellow waste containers. For chemotherapy waste

    • Black waste containers. For P-listed drugs and other RCRA-regulated hazardous materials

  • The medical waste container labeling, San Diego County Ordinance SEC. 68.1205, was enacted in 1989 as a response to medical wastes that were washed ashore on area beaches and were found dumped in County landfills.  Proper labeling must include: generator’s name, address and phone number.

  • No, The Regulated Medical Waste (RMW) Containers are provided to you as a part of our standard service and changed out every time that we service your facility.  This will allow for us to properly handle the contents of your container and also provide you with a clean and fresh container for your next accumulation period.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Medical Waste Container Answers You Need

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