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Smarter Waste Management for Healthcare Facilities

Cut disposal costs, maintain strict compliance, and reduce environmental impact — with waste solutions tailored for hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities.

Industry Challenges

Healthcare organizations face:

Why Choose IWS for Healthcare?

Our Approach

Probe

Review current waste streams (regulated medical, pharmaceutical, sharps, general).

Analyze

Spot inefficiencies in segregation, over-servicing, and vendor billing.

Recommend

Design a tailored plan ensuring compliance while lowering costs.

Implement

Manage vendor contracts, install compliant containers, train staff.

Monitor

Ongoing compliance checks and savings reports.

Solutions We Provide

Regulated Medical Waste Optimization

Segregation programs to cut RMW volumes

Recycling Programs

Cardboard, plastics, and non-hazardous recycling for hospitals

Cost Savings

Container right-sizing, contract renegotiations, waste-to-energy partnerships

Scalable Programs

For small clinics or multi-hospital systems

Benefits for Healthcare

  1. Save 15–25% annually on waste costs
  2. Ensure compliance with state and federal medical waste laws
  3. Improve sustainability reporting for hospital boards
  4. Free staff time by outsourcing vendor and contract management

Sustainability & Compliance Impact

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

Adam Smith EBSCO Properties Vice President, Asset Manager

Vince, Alison and the IWS team have done an exceptional job managing our waste related needs. The level of customer service and responsiveness delivered by IWS matches the energy and culture of our organization. Their proactive approach with contract negotiations with third-party providers has saved us thousands of dollars over the years. When compactors fail, IWS is always on time with alternative temporary options and expedited repairs of equipment. Vince is a great partner to us and I highly recommend using IWS to save time and money.

Pam Duncan Director, Property Management - BTR

We’ve worked with IWS for over 10 years and they always deliver. Friendly team, clear advice and real results. Highly recommend!

Angela Woody Property Manager, The Linden

I highly recommend Integrated Waste Services when coordinating your trash removal. Yvonne and Allison are always quick to respond when we have questions or requests. And they do a great job of communicating schedule changes well in advance. We appreciate their partnership at The Linden!

Stewart Rand President, SR & Ventures

Working with Vince and IWS over the years has been nothing but great. Vince is always quick to answer the phone and makes sure we have exactly what we need, when we need it. Vince stays ahead of the game by coordinating with the design team early in the process, ensuring the right equipment is specified and that the surrounding areas are designed efficiently. His proactive approach makes for smooth, seamless operations every time."

Madison Kate Mack Property Manager, Infinity at the Park

As a community manager, I love using IWS. We have always received the best service with consistent communication and any issue is immediately rectified. Yvonne and Alison have been a joy to work with!

Juliana Carter Tenant Associate - Transwestern Real Estate

Lechial is excellent—always communicates clearly and stays on top of everything. The company is reliable, quick to resolve any issues with haulers, and their scheduling changes have made our property run much more efficiently.

Some Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle both medical and general waste?

Yes. We optimize both regulated and non-regulated waste streams for maximum savings.

Absolutely. Our programs are built around OSHA, EPA, and state medical waste regulations.

In many cases, yes — and we provide full training modules to ensure compliance.

Protect patients, staff, and budgets.