How to Start a Medical Waste Disposal Business

Cleanliness is very important no matter how you look at it because it will secure the healthy environment of the planet.

If you think that you can serve Mother Earth by venturing into a kind of business that centers on cleanliness, then now is your time to start off with a medical waste disposal business.

In this kind of business, it is very important that you plan well in order for you to get started and earn lots of profit in the future.

The most common medical wastes that need to be disposed in hospitals, laboratories, dental offices and clinics are the following: contaminated supplies, chemicals and needles. Just like a common business, you also need to meet the rules and regulations set by your locality and states to make sure that you will be able to operate well in your chosen business. In getting started, the following are the things which you need to have: storage containers, operational plan, training manual, safety equipment, plant, transport permit, business permit, liability insurance and permit for solid waste.

How to Start a Hospital or Clinic Waste Disposal Business

The very first thing which you need to learn to secure that you will have a smooth medical waste disposal business is the medical waste facility regulations such as treatment, storage, transportation, labelling and packaging. This can only be done through contacting the public health department.

The next thing you need to do is applying for a permit for waste transporter from the department of toxic substances. This is very important in hauling the medical wastes to the plant.

To make sure that your plant will be safe for the health of everyone in the vicinity area, you need to make use of a treatment method that is approved by the state such as devices for radiation detection, alternative technology steam sterilization and incineration. During this process, you need to make sure that everything going well. So, you also need to seek the help of an expert engineer to conduct a review to your plant. He will be more focused on your plant’s meeting of the states rules and regulations. After that, you need to contact the Department of Public Health for the inspection.
Next, you need to buy the necessary approved equipments for your business such as the transport and storage equipments. In this process, it would be very necessary for you to team up with USPS for you to obtain certified containers.

To ensure that you will have an organized medical waste disposal operation, you need to make your very own operational plan which includes the following general operations: planning for responding and preventing hazards, choosing security devices and emergency equipments, disinfection and scheduling equipment inspection and calibration. In the emergency plan, you also need to detail your responses to equipment breakdown and natural disaster.

Next, you can already hire employees and submit the requirements set by the state. To make sure that more health departments will know about your business, you need to give brochures as part of your promotional technique.

68 Comments

  • ismail said on January 8, 2014
    i am in somalia and i want to write a medical waste management business plan
  • siya said on January 16, 2014
    I would like to start up a medical waste disposal company and need all the necessary advise and materials, i'm from the, EASTERN CAPE, CRADOCK IN SOUTH AFRICA. THIS BUSINESS IS HIGHLY PROFITABLE IN OUR COUNTRY
  • sriram said on January 28, 2014
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  • Gloria said on February 11, 2014
    I would like to start a sharps only medical waste transport business. I would really appreciate any and all information you can provide me with to help in assisting me. I thank you so much in advance.
  • subbarao said on February 28, 2014
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  • subrahmanyam said on April 9, 2014
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  • kunal said on April 23, 2014
    Dear sir, I am Kunal want to setup the medical waste disposal facility in maharashtra, India. kindly provide all the details for the same.... Regards, kunal
  • stanleyb@statssa.gv.za said on May 23, 2014
    I would like to start a medical waste disposal industry. please give me the requirements and project details of the industry. I am from De Aar in the Northern Cape can you please assist me in this regard.
  • Raju said on June 9, 2014
    hello, Can you provide me the project plan details for the Medical Waste Disposal Business. Thanks, Raj
  • Derrick Mngadi said on July 24, 2014
    To whom it may concern, I would like to start a medical waste collection business. My target market are the clinics which are under the management of hospitals. the central points for delivery will be the hospitals where the major contractor collects for disposal of medical waste. there may be 12 to 20 clinics attached to a hospital. mine will be to get registered first. what are the requirements? may I have the project plan for this kind of business. I thank you. Mngadi M D, 083 3314 580
  • BHARANIDHARAN said on August 21, 2014
    I'm from tamilnadu , Salem district. I'm planning to start a medical waste disposal industry. can u provide me a project plan details
  • govinda akela said on October 9, 2014
    Can you provide me the project plan details for the Medical Waste Disposal Business
  • amit said on November 1, 2014
    sir m amit from lucknow india i would like to start the same please sir can you get to me the details of this business
  • tebogo said on November 11, 2014
    Hello sir I would like to start my own medical disposal business I have been a driver for 2 years for a medical waste company so I need to grow and start my own company so I need all the information you can give me ..thanx
  • Ronaldo Possato said on November 20, 2014
    Hello Sir, I'm looking to start up this business. So, I'd like to received more info about the Medical Waste and its whole process. Thank you, Ronaldo, Florida, USA.
  • David said on January 22, 2015
    I like to open sharp medical wast disposal business in Nashville tn can you give more info and I will pay you thanks
  • Ginny fultz said on February 12, 2015
    Tampa, Florida I am interested in a Sharps Medical Waste Business. Tampa, Florida
  • Presley said on March 11, 2015
    Hi my name is Presley from PRETORIA in South Africa. I want to start a medical waste disposal business. Which steps do i need to take?
  • mahesh kumar said on April 5, 2015
    Hello sir, I am owner of a medical store in gurgaon, haryana but now I want to start waste medical business so please give me complete details about this business as soon as possible.
  • Phillip said on April 29, 2015
    Good day i will love to start medical waste disposal business with no experience in the industry and i am in limpopo i want to do these can u help from start to finish
  • RIAD KAAWACH said on May 17, 2015
    I am a Doctor almost one year for retirement. I would like to start medical waste management industry. please give me the requirements and project details of the industry. can u help from start to finish. I am from Lebanon
  • Jason said on June 7, 2015
    Hi. I'm from Florence, SC and I have no experience or much knowledge with disposal of medical waste. I'm only looking to transport medical waste from hospitals and nursing homes. Any business plans or advice would be greatly appreciated. Cheers
  • Presley said on July 22, 2015
    Hi, my name is presley and i am from gauteng province in south africa. i want to start a medical waste business. Please advise on which steps to follow. Regards, Presley
  • Sam Jawad said on August 13, 2015
    i am from the united state in metro Detroit Michigan I would also like to request more information. Thank you
  • Raj said on August 24, 2015
    Camden county, New Jersey, USA
  • Susan said on September 16, 2015
    I have no knowledge in the medical field but would like to start up a medical waste disposal business in Arizona.Any advice would be helpful.Thank you in advance.
  • John said on December 29, 2015
    I would like help starting a Medical Waste Disposal Business from beginning to end. If possible, I would like any information on start up capital you may have.Thank You
  • Duke said on January 26, 2016
    Hello, i am from Durban and would like to start a Medical waste Disposal Business
  • Maphefo Phatlane said on February 29, 2016
    Hi, I would to learn more about Medical waste disposal business. I'm from Pretoria.
  • Maphefo Phatlane said on February 29, 2016
    Hi, I would to learn more about Medical waste disposal business. I'm from Pretoria.
  • Saurabh Kulkarni said on March 1, 2016
    Hi, I am Saurabh I would like to learn more about medical waste disposal business.I am from India, Maharashtra nashik
  • Naliti Pty said on March 16, 2016
    Hi I would Like some Info on wedical wast disposal and inceneration buisiness , South africa
  • WALEED GAZZAZ said on April 5, 2016
    Hello I'm waleed from Riyadh Saudi Arabia interested in starting a medical waste management business here and wanted some information and possibly if there is a franchise model in this business.
  • ADESH KUMAR VERMA said on April 9, 2016
    Hello sir,i am adesh from jharkhand,india.i am interested in medical waste recycle business.so please sir advice me A to Z about this business.Thanking you sir.
  • Vijay said on May 6, 2016
    Vijay.upase2014@gmail.com sir I am vijay I want to start medical west dissposal bussines in mahrashtra aurangabd so plss how to strt it please guide me .thanking u regards vijay
  • Shawn said on May 19, 2016
    Hello, Thank you for the timely information. I am also trying to get information on transporting medical waste. Not necessarily the disposal aspect of the business. Do you know of any sources that may be able to provide such information. I am in the Atlanta, GA area. Thanks.
  • Parixit raval said on May 21, 2016
    Hello sir, I am owner of a medical store in Dahegam, Ahmedabad, Gujarat but now I want to start waste medical business so please give me complete details about this business as soon as possible. thanks for your time and consideration, fell free to contact on 9898532912. Thanks for your valuable time
  • Senewa said on June 11, 2016
    Hi! I'd like to start a medical waste management business but don't know how to go about it,so if you can please assist me with information and business plan on this kind of a business. Kind regards Senewa
  • Angie said on July 2, 2016
    Hi sir, I hope all is well. I am interested in starting a sharp only disposal business. If you can direct me on how or where to start it would be appreciated. Thanks
  • Mmasetshaba said on August 21, 2016
    Good day. I am interested in starting my own Medical Waste Collection business, may I please be provided with the business/project plan for that. Thank you.
  • Keabetswe said on August 31, 2016
    hello, I am interested in starting a recycling plant for medical waste in Botswana, Please share a business plan or pointers to coming up with one. Thank you
  • nkocy said on September 7, 2016
    To whom it may concern, My name is Nkocy a 28yr old South African looking forward to starting a medical waste collection business. I would like some advice because i am new in the business world. Especially guidelines from obtaining a waste man license to proposals if that is possible, and i would like to know how long is the waiting period for your license after being approved by the health inspection
  • Sanket said on October 11, 2016
    Hi, My name is Sanket. i am looking forward to starting a medical waste disposal business. I would really appreciate any and all information you can provide me with to help in assisting me as i am totally new in business steam. Could you please share the business plan of same. Thanks in advance.
  • seema unawane said on November 3, 2016
    Respected sir, I would like to start a medical waste disposal industry. please give me the requirements and project details of the industry. myself seema unawane from baramati.
  • dr animz said on December 9, 2016
    sir, please tell me the requirements to start a biomedical waste plant , and the expenses as well, i am a doctor in madhya pardesh india
  • Ritvij said on December 16, 2016
    I want to start my Biomedical Waste disposal plant So tell me the requirements for that And how much it will cost
  • Thembinkosi Sotaka said on January 25, 2017
    good Day, my name is Thembinkosi Sotaka. I stay and work in Cape Town I want to start a Medical Waste disposal company base in Western cape and I want to expand to eastern cape because I am originally from there. I want to know the registration process and cost involve for start up. Regards Thembinkosi Sotaka. Contact Number: 0731913006
  • Parveez khan said on February 2, 2017
    Dear sir, I want start bio medical waste business By planting a plant of bio degradation. Please suggest me. Thanks
  • smallz said on March 6, 2017
    please please, if somebody knows how to get help with the business plan. please help us. somebody help us. i am posting and i will pray and hope that i find something in my inbox soon. please
  • Noluvuyo Mthetho said on May 30, 2017
    Hi I'm Vuyo i just registered my company on recycling my interest is on medical waste disposal. I need help with the business plan and mentor to guide me. Thanks
  • THEMBEKA MKHWANAZI said on June 14, 2017
    i need help in starting a business in medical waste and transportation
  • Sydney said on October 21, 2017
    I need help in starting this business can i please have more information , where can i apply for a license to get going. i'm from krugersdorp South Africa. regards, Sydney
  • Rahul thorat said on October 24, 2017
    Respected sir, i am rahul of ahamadnagar district Maharashtra india, would like to start medical waste disposal business so i request provide all information with a great manner. Thanking you sir
  • chetan basnet said on December 4, 2017
    what medical equipment are available for waste treatment companies name and products available
  • Munier Patel said on January 19, 2018
    good Day, my name is Munier Patel please provide me with information on how to start a medical waste disposal company
  • Dorman Fernandes said on April 1, 2018
    Hi my name is Dorman Fernandes, I am from Papua New guinea, in the South Pacific, I reside in the national capital of Port Moresby, we currently have a problem with medical waste disposal and the city has no incinerator for medical waste, so, I would like to start up a business in the disposal industry but as I am a beginner, need some guidance and technical support, thanks.
  • smrity pandey said on May 8, 2018
    Hello Sir I am looking forward to establishing a medical waste disposal plant in Gonda Uttar Pradesh. can you please provide with guidelines to registering of the plant and Guidelines for technical support needed.
  • karabo said on June 1, 2018
    I would like to start a sharps only medical waste transport business. I would really appreciate any and all information you can provide me with to help in assisting me. I thank you so much in advance.
  • Malebogo said on August 20, 2018
    Hello, I would like to start up a medical waste disposal company. I have a National diploma in Environmental health and need all the necessary advise and materials, i'm from the, Northern cape, Kimberley IN SOUTH AFRICA. THIS BUSINESS IS HIGHLY PROFITABLE IN OUR COUNTRY.. please email me back
  • Madala said on August 24, 2018
    Am doing a feasibility study for medical waste in free state province South Africa, where can I get training and how to apply for permits and licenses.
  • Gautam said on October 12, 2018
    I am frm satna M.P REQ. Details to start this business.
  • Dinah said on March 8, 2019
    Hi, I'm in Tshwane interested in the medical waste business, how can you assist?
  • Ram said on June 28, 2019
    WhatsApp me @ 9666769511
  • Neo said on June 8, 2020
    I would like to start a medical waste and hygiene service in Botswana. Kindly assist with the business plan
  • Anna said on February 4, 2021
    Hello, I would like to start a medical waste business in the United States. I need a business plan with start up cost. Let me know if you can help.
  • PA Khumalo said on February 20, 2021
    Dear Sir /Madam, Kindly assist with information for a start-up business of medical waste collection and/or disposal. Your further assistance with referral to possible financial institutions for financial assistance. Hope to hear from you at your soonest convenience
  • ANELE said on September 27, 2021
    Hi, I would like to start a medical waste business. I am from South Africa Johannesburg and need help with the business plan.
  • Lindy Mokoqo said on January 4, 2022
    Good day, I want to set up a medical waste business. I would like to know all about the registration procedure, machinery, waste disposal, and container. I want to learn from the start-up until everything is done. I'd like to see if you can kindly assist with the process.

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