Hazardous Proper Disposal

1/6/2021 (Permalink)

Bio-hazardous waste is more common than you think. Sometimes you dispose of these items yourself improperly, not knowing that it is illegal and unsafe to do so. Bio-hazards are when something is a risk to the human health or environment. Some examples of bio-hazards are:

• Animal waste
• Human bodily fluids
• Pathological waste
• Sharps waste
• Human blood and blood products

Without the proper clean-up of this waste, many things can happen. For example:

• These items can be infectious, if not disposed of properly could lead to illness or death if come in contact with. The severity of the situation would be based on the items that were incorrectly disposed.
• If sharps waste is not disposed of properly, the risk of someone being poked by these needles is high. This could result in diseases being transmitted.
• Hazardous materials could pollute water if sent to landfills.
• Materials can damage pipes and storage drains if improperly disposed down sinks or toilets.

Luckily, hazardous waste clean-up is one of the many services that SERVPRO of Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties offers. If you need any assistance, call us today 360-533-8667.