Pharmaceutical Waste to Energy: How Does it Work?

At MedAssureServices.com, we disinfect pharmaceutical waste so thoroughly that it is safe for transfer to waste-to-energy plants. This allows your disinfected waste to be a part of a process called energy recovery.

Energy recovery harnesses electric and thermal energy from alternative sources like pharmaceutical waste, reducing the need for energy produced by burning coal. In the long term, energy recovery systems could decrease the number of coal power plants across the country, improve air quality, and combat climate change.

Incineration is the most common waste-to-energy technique. Incinerators can reduce the volume of waste by as much as 96 percent, but they are only 14 to 28 percent energy-efficient and release small particulate and gas emissions into the atmosphere. More modern waste-to-energy techniques such as gasification can convert pharmaceutical waste more efficiently into gas or liquid fuels.

Of course, energy recovery through waste-to-energy systems is only one benefit of medical waste management. In addition to readying the waste for energy conversion, medical waste services also keep infected and/or radioactive waste a safe distance from the community, thus reducing the spread of disease.

We Offer Medical Waste Services in Indiana and New Jersey!

Are you a pharmaceutical waste generator in Indiana or New Jersey? If so, you're probably used to sending your medical waste out of state for disposal — not to mention the expensive shipping fees associated with these services. That is, unless you trust your medical waste disposal to MedAssureServices.com. We operate medical waste services located in both Indiana and New Jersey, providing convenient access for waste generators in both states.

Indianapolis, IN

Operating Indianapolis' only medical waste processor, Med Assure Services makes waste disposal more affordable than ever before by significantly reducing shipping costs. Our facility is conveniently located on Montcalm Street in Indianapolis near Routes 65 and 70. Plus, our process has been approved by the Indiana Department of Environment Management (IDEM).

Lakewood, NJ

Med Assure Services created the first commercial waste disposal plant in New Jersey. Less than 20 minutes from the Garden State Parkway, our facility is located in a convenient industrial/commercial zone designed for efficient traffic flow and easy access. Our medical waste management system has also been approved by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.

Does My Practice Need Medical Waste Management?

When we talk about medical and pharmaceutical waste, it's easy to think that the only facilities that require medical waste management are the big ones: hospitals and laboratories.

And although these places do rely on medical waste services, they are not alone. Even small doctors' offices, dental practices, and free clinics must also dispose of their medical waste responsibly, which means that they too trust their potentially infectious and radioactive waste to professional services.

Why? For one thing, it's important to remember just how many items qualify as medical waste. These include used gauze and other bandages; “sharps” such as scalpels, needles, and lancets; and quantities of blood and other bodily fluids. Can you imagine a doctors' office that doesn't produce at least some of these items as waste?

Fortunately, medical waste management can be as accessible to small practices as it is to large facilities, especially with companies like www.MedAssureServices.com. Our convenient location cuts down on shipping costs, making our medical waste services much more affordable. Plus, our state-of-the-art medical waste disposal technology means no environmental impact, noise, or odor, allowing us to work without disrupting any neighboring businesses.

Medical Waste Removal: Missing That Personal Touch?

Finding quality medical waste management is tough. First of all, you want a service that can get the job done. This means effectively disinfecting pharmaceutical waste without harming medical staff, waste operators and technicians, or the environment. At the same time, it's also important to find a service you can trust — a service with a face.

In a way, choosing a medical waste removal service is just like buying a cup of coffee. You know — the way it feels better to order your morning pick-me-up from a local café instead of a big-name chain.

Looking for medical waste services is the same way — big corporations are not committed to your region, only turning a profit. In fact, their treatment plants are almost always located in isolated areas, increasing shipping costs dramatically.

Fortunately, www.MedAssureServices.com offers the best of both worlds. We provide modern waste disposal services featuring state-of-the-art technology with no environmental impact. And our convenient Indianapolis location reduces your shipping expenses. Plus, our medical waste removal facility is as quiet as it is modern, ensuring that nearby industries are not disturbed.