Frequently asked questions
​Medical recycling is a growing industry, and it's easy to see why. It's not just about the environment—it's about saving you money.
Aplus Medical Recycling understands that when you're looking for a medical equipment recycler, you have questions. We've compiled some of the most common ones here so that you can find out how we can help you with your medical recycling needs and get back on track with your business.
We specialise in recycling all kinds of medical equipment and supplies, including non-hazardous waste like needles and syringes, as well as hazardous waste like chemotherapy vials, drugs, and other pharmaceutical products.
No! At Aplus Medical Recycling, we take great care in ensuring that all items sent to us are disposed of properly according to regulations set forth by local governments. We also offer secure shipping options for your peace of mind—we know how important it is for you to know where your items are being taken, who has access to them during transit, and what happens once they arrive in our facility.
To determine whether your equipment can be recycled, look for any signs of damage on its exterior surface like broken parts or cracks in plastic casings. If there are any visible problems with your device’s appearance and function, then it’s likely best not use it any longer as some damage may prevent proper functioning during use which could lead to further problems down the line such as infections among patients using these products during surgeries/exams etc.
No! In fact, we believe that medical recycling is a way to extend the life of your valuable equipment while reducing waste overall. We do not just take usable equipment and throw it in the trash; we assess each piece and determine whether it can be reused or recycled in another way.
Medical waste is defined as any type of waste that has originated from a patient, including blood, body fluids and excreta. Medical equipment includes things like syringes and needles, bandages and dressings, IV bags and tubes, catheters and other urinary devices, surgical gloves and gowns, dental instruments and waterlines from dental chairs.
There are many reasons why you should recycle medical equipment:
- The benefits for the environment include reducing toxic emissions into the air and water supplies, as well as minimizing landfills where these items can leach into soil or groundwater supplies. It also helps keep these items out of landfills where they can be illegally dumped or even recycled by others who may not be properly trained or equipped to handle them safely.
- Recycling reduces costs associated with sending these items to landfills or incinerators where they are destroyed instead of being reused in another manner (i.e., metal parts from syringes can be melted down into new products). And if you're a business owner who wants to reduce costs associated with sending waste materials offsite for disposal then recycling could prove more cost effective than hiring contractors
Yes! We're proud to offer our clients a range of services for recycling their medical waste and equipment. We'll take care of everything from collecting your items to processing them safely and legally. You don't have to worry about a thing—we've got you covered!
Well, we're here to tell you: there are several benefits to recycling your medical waste and equipment.
First of all, if you don't recycle your medical waste and equipment, it will end up in landfills where it will sit for years. That's an awful way for something that's been used by someone who was sick or injured to end up! Recycling is a way to ensure that these items can be reused and given new life instead of being buried in the ground forever.
Second, recycling medical waste and equipment reduces the amount of energy needed to manufacture new products from scratch because they're made from recycled materials instead of new ones—which means less CO2 emissions into the atmosphere!
Finally, recycling is good for your wallet because it helps keep prices down when buying new items like syringes or scalpels because there's already an existing supply on hand from recycled materials that can be used again and again instead of having to buy them new each time.