Collection services of hazardous medical and other biohazardous waste

CPC v2.1 Code: 94211

About collection services of hazardous medical and other biohazardous waste

cpc code 94211 covers the collection services of hazardous medical and other biohazardous waste. This industry plays a crucial role in the healthcare sector and broader economy by ensuring the safe and responsible disposal of potentially infectious and dangerous materials. Proper management of biohazardous waste is essential for protecting public health and the environment.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the collection, transportation, and disposal of hazardous medical and biohazardous waste. Specialized vehicles and equipment are used to collect waste from healthcare facilities, laboratories, and other generators. The waste is then transported to licensed treatment and disposal facilities, where it undergoes various processing methods such as incineration, autoclaving, or chemical disinfection to render it safe for final disposal.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for this industry include specialized collection vehicles, containers and packaging materials for transporting the waste, and fuel for the transportation fleet. Additionally, the industry relies on licensed treatment and disposal facilities with the necessary equipment, permits, and trained personnel to handle the hazardous materials.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the safe and responsible disposal of hazardous medical and biohazardous waste. The treated and processed waste may then be sent to 49111 Landfill services or 38220 Waste treatment and disposal services for final disposal. The industry also generates revenue from the collection and disposal services provided to healthcare facilities, laboratories, and other waste generators.

Family tree for collection services of hazardous medical and other biohazardous waste

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9'>9: Community, social and personal services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/94'>94: Sewage and waste collection, treatment and disposal and other environmental protection services</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/942'>942: Waste collection services</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/9421'>9421: Collection services of hazardous waste</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/94211'>94211: Collection services of hazardous medical and other biohazardous waste</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/94212'>94212: Collection services of industrial hazardous waste (except medical and other biohazardous waste)</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/94219'>94219: Collection services of other hazardous waste</a>"]

    

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