Biomedical Waste & Tattoo Parlors
Florida's Biomedical waste regulations, originally
called Biohazardous, began in 1989 in response to
citizen's concerns. Used needles, syringes and
other biomedical waste were washing up on Florida's
pristine beaches. In response, the Florida Legislature
passed one of the country's first biomedical waste
rules.
You need a biomedical waste permit if your facility produces any biomedical waste,
such as sharps, used medical supplies (blood soaked
gauze, etc.), some dental accessories, etc.
Community Used Sharps Disposal Program -
(Needle
Exchange)
View our brochure here [358KB PDF]
In 1995, the Volusia County Health Department became
the 13th county in the state to sponsor and provide to
home users a Community Used Sharps Disposal Program
(needle exchange program). The program offers a low
cost solution to the problem of unsafe disposal of
sharps by home users. For a nominal fee, citizens can
obtain and/or drop off filled sharps containers at any
of the eight health department clinic sites in either
Volusia or Flagler county.
Goals of the
Biomedical Waste Program
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Increase community awareness and dissemination of
information.
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Procure and expand needed equipment for a biomedical
waste spill kit to adequately protect employees and
the public while investigations are made.
Tattoo Parlor Permits
Tattoo parlors need at least a biomedical waste permit and depending on services
at each salon and it's location, other health department and local permits
may be required.
For more information please contact
Greg Thomas
at 386-274-0702
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