Information About Iowa
If your current local IA medical waste disposal service doesn’t provide top notch service with the best pricing, then it’s time to switch to Advo medical waste disposal company. Here are some reasons why:
See how Advo Medical Waste Disposal beats the competition in Iowa.
1. Superior Service
Our service is better than the competition. We offer quick and prompt medical waste pickup services with the flexibility you need to meet your needs.
2. Guaranteed Lower Prices
We guarantee to save you at least 30% off of your current local medical waste disposal service in Iowa. We will provide you with an accurate price with a quick over the phone quote.
3. Simple Invoicing With No Hidden Fees
Our invoices are clear and easy to understand. We'll never hit you with any unexpected surcharges, environmental fees or administration fees. We guarantee that the price we quote you will be accurate.
4. Full Compliance With all Iowa State and Federal Medical Waste Regulations
Advo Waste is a fully licensed and insured medical waste disposal company, and we guarantee to remain in 100% full compliance. Our highly skilled staff can conduct a compliance review of your facility as well as train your employees in proper handling and disposing of medical waste in your office.
5. Professional and Responsive Service Staff
All of our employees are highly trained and certified in handling and disposing of your medical waste and sharps. They have passed background checks and are subject to random drug tests to ensure that we have the highest quality employees.
6. Our Money-Back Guarantee
If you’re not happy with our service, we promise to make it right or we’ll refund your service fee.
Types of Medical Waste We Handle
Pathological waste
Biological waste
Sharps
Chemotherapy waste
Cultures and stocks of infectious agents
Discarded medical equipment and parts
and More
Medical Waste Classifications
Biomedical waste includes needles / sharps, chemotherapy waste, pathological waste, biological waste, cultures and stocks of infectious agents, discarded medical equipment and parts and more.
Storage of IA Medical Waste
Biomedical waste is contained in a manner and location which provides protection from animals, the weather, does not provide a breeding place for insects or rodents, and minimizes any exposure to the public. The containers shall be labeled with the biohazard symbol so that it is readily visible from any direction. Biomedical waste must be stored in rigid containers leak proof containers and securely closed before transportation.
Information About Iowa
Iowa is a state in the US which is located in the midwest, which is bordered by the Missouri River, the Mississippi River, the Big Sioux River. Surrounding states are Minnesota, Nebraska, Missouri and South Dakota. Iowa is the only state whose west and east borders are formed solely by rivers.
The land of Iowa is used primarily for agriculture, with crops covering approximately 60% of the state. The recent expansion of high density livestock facilities has led to some rural water contamination and air quality issues. Iowa is a humid climate with extremes of both cold and heat. Spring brings about a severe weather season with an average of 47 tornadoes a year and 50 thunderstorms per year. Summers are often quite hot and humid and winters are known to drop below -18 degrees fahrenheit.
American Indians called Iowa their home over 13,000 years ago, living in a Pleistocene glacial landscape. When European explorers arrived, they saw that the indians were settled farmers with social, economic and political systems in place. The US settlement of the east side of the Mississippi led to trade in furs and lead, and forced population resulted in the decimation of indian economy and culture.
The most populous city in Iowa, which is also the capital city, is Des Moines. The second most populous city in Des Moines is Cedar Rapids. Cedar Rapids is home to two historic floods in the 21st century. Iowa is nicknamed the Hawkeye State in tribute to Chief Black Hawk. The flag and seal of the state contain a soldier, eagle, and natural resources including lead.
Throughout the 21st century, Cedar Rapids, Iowa was plagued with major flooding. In June 2008, the city was devastated by flood waters that reached nearly 10 meters. In September of 2016, Hurricane Paine caused extensive flooding in Cedar Rapids. Iowa is considered one of the safest states to live in. President Herbert Hoover, serving between 1929 and 1931 during the Great Depression, was born in Iowa.
The population of Iowa is estimated to be about 3,200,000 people according to the 2010 US Census Bureau. Iowa is the 30th most populated state in the country. Iowa’s population is primarily urban, which is a trend that began in the early 20th century. The largest cities in Iowa by population are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Waterloo, Council Bluffs and West Des Moines.
Types of Biohazardous Waste
- Cultures and stocks of infectious agents
- Pathological waste
- Sharps that have been used in human or animal patient care or in medical, research, or industrial laboratories
- Contaminated animal carcasses, body parts, and bedding of animals that were exposed to infectious agents during research
- Any discarded preparations made from genetically altered living organisms and their products
- Waste human blood and products of blood
- Wastes from human or animal patient care, surgery or autopsy that were in contact with infectious agents
- Laboratory wastes from medical, pathological, pharmaceutical, or other research
- Dialysis wastes that were in contact with the blood of patients undergoing hemodialysis
- Discarded medical equipment and parts that were in contact with infectious agents
- Biological waste and discarded materials contaminated with blood, excretion
- Such other waste material that results from the administration of medical care to a patient whether human or animal by a health care provider and is found by the director in consultation with the division of public health services or state veterinarian to pose a threat to human health or the environment due to its infectious nature.
Counties We Service in Iowa
Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Waterloo, Iowa City, Council Bluffs, Ames, Dubuque, West Des Moines, Ankeny, Urbandale, Cedar Falls, Marion, Bettendorf, Mason City, Marshalltown, Clinton, Burlington, Fort Dodge, Ottumwa, Muscatine, Coralville, Johnston, Clive, Newton, Indianola, Altoona, Waukee and more IA medical waste service area.
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