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Medical Waste Shredders
The TASKMASTER® twin shaft medical waste shredders are the cutting edge in medical waste disposal. Our shredders are designed for processing a wide range of materials such as syringes, linens, plastic sheets, latex gloves, boxed medical waste, trays and more.
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TASKMASTER® QS2400
Quad-shaft shredder with sizing screen output control
TASKMASTER® QS3200
Largest quad-shaft for max-volume industrial shredding
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Medical Waste and the Environment
Medical Waste is generated in large quantities every day from medical facilities such as hospitals, doctor’s offices, labs, nursing homes, animal clinics, blood banks, funeral homes, health clinics, medical research laboratories, dentist offices and home health care. Medical waste is collected by authorized collectors and undergoes treatment before recycling.
This happens with general medical waste that may be contaminated by blood, body fluids or other potentially infectious materials and has the potential if untreated to harm humans, animals, or the environment. For example, this might include infectious waste such as bandages, swabs, syringes, red bags and surgical blades and knives, and pharmaceutical waste such as expired or unused medicines. This type of waste is often referred to as regulated medical waste, biomedical waste or simply medical waste. The classification of medical waste can vary from state to state.
Medical Waste Shredders
The TASKMASTER® twin shaft medical waste shredders are the cutting edge in medical waste disposal. Our shredders are designed for processing a wide range of materials such as syringes, linens, plastic sheets, latex gloves, boxed medical waste, trays and more. These shredders are designed for both plant and lab environments with minimal dust, they can handle all types of medical waste with ease.
The TASKMASTER® industrial shredders efficiently reduce bulk medical waste up to 80%. They cut storage and disposal costs, while aiding in the safe disposal of waste. The shredders can be configured according to your center’s specific output at any required particulate size.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1What types of medical waste can Franklin Miller shredders process?
Franklin Miller's TASKMASTER® twin-shaft medical waste shredders process a wide range of materials including syringes, linens, plastic sheets, latex gloves, boxed medical waste, trays, bandages, surgical blades, and pharmaceutical waste. These shredders are designed for both plant and lab environments with minimal dust generation.
2How much do TASKMASTER® shredders reduce medical waste volume?
TASKMASTER® industrial shredders can reduce bulk medical waste volume by up to 80%. This significant reduction cuts storage and disposal costs while aiding in the safe, compliant disposal of regulated medical waste. The shredders can be configured to produce any required particulate size for your facility's needs.
3Which TASKMASTER® models are recommended for medical waste?
Franklin Miller recommends the TASKMASTER® QS2400 and QS3200 four-shaft shredders for medical waste applications. These models can be configured to your center's specific output requirements at any required particulate size, ensuring thorough destruction of waste materials for safe disposal.
4What facilities generate medical waste that requires shredding?
Medical waste is generated by hospitals, doctor's offices, laboratories, nursing homes, animal clinics, blood banks, funeral homes, health clinics, medical research laboratories, dentist offices, and home health care providers. Franklin Miller shredders help all of these facilities manage their regulated medical waste safely and in compliance with regulations.
5How does medical waste shredding help with regulatory compliance?
A proper medical waste shredder is vital to recycling and disposing of medical waste in compliance with regulations from agencies including the CDC, OSHA, FDA, and DOT. Franklin Miller shredders ensure waste is reduced to a size that prevents re-use and meets state and federal disposal requirements, protecting the environment, humans, and animals.
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