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Complete Medical Waste Management
Biohazardous Waste
Biohazards are commonly referred to by health administration as “red bag waste.” This is any waste which has been contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Examples include blood products, body fluids contaminated with blood, and equipment that came into contact with blood.
Pharmaceutical Waste
Pharmaceuticals are any unused over the counter medications that go unused. Examples include pills, injectables, and antibiotics.
Sharps Waste
Sharps are medical devices capable of piercing the skin. Used sharps contain potentially infectious materials and it is important they are handled and disposed of properly. Examples include discarded needles, syringes, scalpels, and more.
Chemotherapy Waste
Chemotherapy waste is any waste that came into contact with chemotherapeutic agents. Examples include IV bags, personal protective equipment that came into contact with chemotherapy agents, and empty vials.
Pathological Waste
Pathological Waste is any tissues, organs, body parts, or materials involved in a medical procedure like surgery. Examples include animal carcasses, organs, tissues, human body parts, etc.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is anything classified as hazardous by the RCRA. This can be cleaning solvents, biohazards, certain chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and more found within healthcare facilities.
Servicing San Jose and surrounding areas since 2013
San Jose Medical Waste Disposal
Trusted by 57+ medical facilities across San Jose and the South Bay
California Service Locations
We offer biohazard and medical waste disposal services throughout California, including:
WE SERVICE ALL OF CALIFORNIA
Why Choose Eco Medical?
Eco Medical provides comprehensive medical waste disposal services throughout San Jose, including biohazardous waste removal, sharps container disposal, pharmaceutical waste management, chemotherapy waste handling, pathological waste pickup, and hazardous waste disposal. Whether your facility generates a single sharps container per month or requires weekly multi-stream pickups, we design a service plan tailored to your volume and schedule — so you only pay for what you need. Every client receives compliant containers, electronic manifest tracking, certificates of destruction, and a dedicated local service representative who knows your facility & staff by name.
Since 2013, Eco Medical has built deep expertise in California's medical waste regulations, maintaining a 100% compliance rating with the California Department of Public Health and an industry-leading 99% client retention rate. Unlike national chains that subcontract routes and rotate unfamiliar drivers, our team operates exclusively within California. That means we understand the Medical Waste Management Act inside and out, and we are familiar with Santa Clara County's Department of Environmental Health enforcement standards. When you call us at (707) 840-3423, a real person answers — no phone trees, no hold music, no out-of-state call centers.
San Jose is Northern California's largest city and the undisputed capital of Silicon Valley, home to a vast and growing healthcare ecosystem. We proudly serve major medical institutions including Good Samaritan Hospital, Regional Medical Center of San Jose, O'Connor Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, and Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, with Stanford Health Care just minutes away in Palo Alto. Our drivers travel I-280, I-880, and Highway 87 daily to service practices across Downtown San Jose, Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, Evergreen, Cambrian Park, Rose Garden, Japantown, Santana Row, and the West San Jose corridor — as well as neighboring communities like Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, Milpitas, and Santa Clara. From single-provider dental offices in the Alameda district to multi-specialty surgical centers near Valley Fair, Eco Medical is the trusted local partner for medical waste disposal across the entire South Bay.
Choose local and reap the benefits:
Readily available local service representatives - When you call Eco Medical, it rings straight to our phone numbers. You will never have to press any buttons, wait on hold, or talk to someone who is located in another state and does not know you. You call us and you get us. It’s that simple.
Lower prices - Switching to a local service like Eco Medical can save you 34% or more on medical waste services.
No Hidden Fees - What you are quoted is what you will pay. Your price is locked in for the term of our agreement and there will never be any additional cost on your bill.
Experience - With 10 years of California medical waste handling experience, you can trust us with your waste collection and disposal.
FAQ
What industries do you service?
We service medical waste for hospitals, health centers, surgery centers, skilled nursing facilities, laboratories, urgent care clinics, and any other medical waste generator in need of medical waste disposal in California.
What areas do you service?
We regularly service San Jose, Los Gatos, Mountain View, Milpitas, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Alamitos, Saratoga, Cupertino, and surrounding areas for medical waste disposal.
Do you supply medical waste containers?
We supply biohazard bins to all of the practices we serve. We also have an array of containers in a variety of sizes available for purchase including sharps containers, pharmaceutical waste containers, hazardous waste containers, and more.
Setting up medical waste disposal service in
San Jose
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Communicate with a local service representative about your infectious waste generation details.
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Get a free quote for pickups at a service frequency that works best for you.
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Receive your compliance login information where you can easily access manifests for tracking and certificates of destruction for your records.
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Receive your first date of service where you will get your medical waste containers and we will collect any biomedical waste generated.
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Enjoy stress free pickups on a set schedule or convenient on call pickups depending on the solution you chose
Any Questions?
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San Jose Medical Waste Regulations
Medical waste disposal in San Jose is governed by the California Medical Waste Management Act (Health & Safety Code §117600–118360), enforced at the state level by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Medical Waste Management Program, and at the local level by the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health (DEH).
Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health
The Santa Clara County DEH serves as the Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) for medical waste management within the county. The DEH Medical Waste Management Program ensures the protection of public health, safety, and the environment through the implementation and enforcement of regulations governing the handling, storage, treatment, and disposal of biohazardous waste. All healthcare facilities in San Jose that generate medical waste — including hospitals, clinics, dental offices, veterinary practices, laboratories, and long-term care facilities — must register with or obtain a permit from the County DEH.
Contact: Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health
Address: 1555 Berger Drive, Building #2, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 918-3400
Key Regulations for San Jose Medical Waste Generators
Biohazardous Waste (Red Bag Waste):
• Must be placed in red biohazard bags (no more than 3 pounds per bag) and tied securely to prevent leakage
• Bags must be placed inside an approved, lined biohazard container labeled "BIOHAZARD"
• Storage is limited to 7 days if generating more than 20 pounds per month, or 30 days if generating less than 20 pounds per month
• Waste stored at or below 32°F (in a freezer) may be stored for up to 90 days
Sharps Waste:
• Must be placed in a rigid, puncture-proof sharps container that is sealable and labeled "Sharps Waste" or with the word and symbol "BIOHAZARD"
• Containers must not be filled past the three-quarter full mark
• Once sealed, sharps containers can be placed inside your biohazard bin for collection
Pathological Waste:
• Must be segregated from biohazardous waste
• Containers must be labeled "Pathology Waste"
• In California, pathological waste is typically treated by incineration
Pharmaceutical Waste:
• Non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste must go into a container labeled "INCINERATION ONLY"
• Containers must be secured to prevent unauthorized access
• May be stored on-site for up to 90 days from the date the container is ready for disposal
• Hazardous pharmaceuticals (P-listed and U-listed drugs) are regulated under RCRA and require separate handling
Accumulation Area Requirements:
• All medical waste must be stored in a designated accumulation area that is secured against unauthorized access
• The area must display a biohazard warning sign legible from at least 25 feet, written in both English and Spanish
• The accumulation area must be separate from patient care areas and general waste storage
Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program
Santa Clara County operates a free Household Hazardous Waste Program for residents to safely dispose of hazardous materials, including household-generated sharps and unwanted medications. The program also provides cost-efficient disposal options for qualifying small businesses through the Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) program.
• HHW Program Phone: (408) 299-7300
• Website: hhw.santaclaracounty.gov (http://hhw.santaclaracounty.gov/)
• Drop-off: By appointment only at permanent facilities in East San Jose and San Martin, plus periodic pop-up collection events throughout the county
In 2015, Santa Clara County passed Ordinance NS-517.89, requiring pharmaceutical producers to develop and fund Product Stewardship Programs for the collection, transportation, and disposal of unwanted medications from county residents.
Eco Medical's Compliance Support
Eco Medical maintains a 100% compliance rating with the CDPH and is fully registered as a medical waste transporter in the State of California. We understand the nuances of California's Medical Waste Management Act and Santa Clara County's local enforcement requirements. Our services include:
• On-site compliance audits — We walk through your facility to identify and correct any storage, labeling, or handling deficiencies
• Waste stream audits — We analyze your waste generation patterns to reduce the volume of regulated waste, lowering your costs
• Staff training support — We help educate your team on proper segregation, handling, and container use
• Full manifest tracking — Electronic tracking documents provided after every pickup, with certificates of destruction accessible through your compliance portal
For questions about San Jose medical waste compliance, call Eco Medical at (707) 840-3423.
San Jose County Resources:
• California Department of Public Health — Medical Waste Management Program
• Santa Clara County DEH — Medical Waste Permits
• Santa Clara County HHW Program
• CDPH Medical Waste Management Act (full text): cdph.ca.gov/programs/ceh/drsem
• CalRecycle Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste Stewardship
San Jose Medical Waste Resources
For home-generated sharps disposal in
San Jose
, you can take sharps containers to:
Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health — Medical Waste Management Program
(408) 918-3400
1555 Berger Drive, Building #2, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95112
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC)
(408) 885-5000
751 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
Santa Clara County Household Hazardous Waste Program
(408) 299-7300
Drop-off by appointment — permanent facilities in East San Jose and San Martin
For unused household medications disposal in San Jose, you can take them to:
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
(408) 817-1360
500 Tully Road San Jose, CA, 95111
CVS Pharmacy 09559
(408) 280-5521
1285 Lincoln Avenue San Jose, CA, 95125
Save 34% or More on Medical Waste Disposal in San Jose
San Jose healthcare providers face some of the highest operational costs in the country. Between rising rents, staffing expenses, and the cost of doing business in Silicon Valley, every dollar matters. That's why over 1,500 California medical practices have switched to Eco Medical — and why our clients save an average of 34% compared to what they were paying national waste haulers.
San Jose Savings Projections by Zip Code
The table below shows projected annual savings for San Jose practices that switch from a national medical waste provider to Eco Medical, based on real data from facilities we've onboarded in these zip codes:
• Family Practice in Downtown San Jose (95110) — $2,450/year savings
• Dental Office in Japantown / Berryessa (95112) — $1,870/year savings
• Dermatology Clinic in Cambrian Park (95124) — $3,215/year savings
• Urgent Care Center in Willow Glen (95125) — $4,680/year savings
• Pediatrics Office in The Alameda / Rose Garden (95126) — $2,110/year savings
• OB/GYN Practice in West San Jose / Valley Fair (95128) — $3,540/year savings
• Veterinary Clinic in West San Jose / Cupertino border (95129) — $1,960/year savings
• Surgical Center in West San Jose (95130) — $6,420/year savings
• Oncology Practice in North San Jose / Alviso (95131) — $5,870/year savings
• Orthopedics Office in Berryessa (95132) — $3,380/year savings
• Internal Medicine in East San Jose (95133) — $2,290/year savings
• Pain Management in North San Jose Tech Corridor (95134) — $2,750/year savings
• Multi-Specialty Clinic in Evergreen (95135) — $4,150/year savings
• Podiatry Office in South San Jose (95136) — $1,680/year savings
• Ophthalmology in Silver Creek (95138) — $2,940/year savings
• Cosmetic Surgery in Almaden Valley (95120) — $5,230/year savings
• Primary Care in East San Jose (95121) — $2,180/year savings
• Chiropractic in East San Jose (95122) — $1,540/year savings
• Dental Specialist in Blossom Valley (95123) — $2,060/year savings
• ENT Practice in Evergreen East (95148) — $2,870/year savings
Savings projections are based on average cost reductions achieved by practices that switched to Eco Medical from comparable national providers. Your actual savings depend on waste volume, pickup frequency, and waste types generated. Call (707) 840-3423 for a free, personalized, & instant quote.
San Jose and South Bay Neighborhoods We Service
Eco Medical drivers are on the road throughout San Jose and the South Bay every week. Our service area covers every neighborhood and community in the region, including:
San Jose Neighborhoods: Downtown San Jose, Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, Evergreen, Cambrian Park, Rose Garden, Berryessa, Japantown, Alviso, Naglee Park, Shasta-Hanchett Park, The Alameda, Coyote Valley, Silver Creek, East Foothills, Alum Rock, Communications Hill, Edenvale, South San Jose, Blossom Valley, Santa Teresa, Coyote, Seven Trees, Foxdale, Northside, Burbank, Buena Vista, Palm Haven, Washington Square, Mayfair, Five Wounds, Luna Park, Gardner, Market-Almaden, Midtown, Martha Gardens, Sunol-Midtown, Airport West, and North San Jose Tech Corridor.
Neighboring South Bay Cities: Campbell, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Cupertino, Milpitas, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, and Gilroy.
Silicon Valley's Healthcare and Biotech Landscape
San Jose sits at the heart of one of the world's most dynamic healthcare and biotechnology ecosystems. The city and surrounding South Bay are home to hundreds of medical practices, outpatient surgical centers, urgent care facilities, dental offices, veterinary clinics, clinical research organizations, and biotech laboratories — all of which generate regulated medical waste that must be handled in strict compliance with California law.
We regularly service laboratory facilities generating 10+ biohazard bins per service. We can handle any facility's needs with full compliance - regardless of how many bins they generate or how often they need service.
Major healthcare institutions in the area include:
• Good Samaritan Hospital — A 474-bed acute care hospital in Cambrian Park, recognized as a five-time recipient of the American College of Surgeons' Outstanding Achievement Award
• Regional Medical Center of San Jose — A 216-bed acute care and trauma center serving East San Jose and the greater South Bay
• O'Connor Hospital — A 358-bed full-service hospital near Valley Fair serving West San Jose and Campbell
• Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center — A 247-bed facility providing comprehensive care to Kaiser members throughout the South Bay
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center — The county's public hospital and Level I trauma center, one of the busiest emergency departments in Northern California
• Stanford Health Care (nearby in Palo Alto) — A world-renowned academic medical center and research institution
Beyond hospitals, the San Jose metro area hosts a thriving biotech and life sciences sector. Companies in the North San Jose Tech Corridor (95131, 95134) and along the 101 corridor generate pharmaceutical waste, lab chemicals, and biohazardous research materials that require specialized disposal. Eco Medical has the permits, vehicles, and expertise to handle waste from clinical research organizations, pharmaceutical manufacturers, compounding pharmacies, and biotech startups alongside traditional medical practices.
Why Choose a Local California Provider Over National Brands
Many San Jose healthcare facilities are locked into expensive contracts with national medical waste companies. These companies often:
• Charge hidden fees — fuel surcharges, environmental fees, container rental fees, and annual price escalators buried in contract fine print
• Subcontract your route — your waste may be handled by a third-party hauler with no direct accountability to you
• Rotate drivers — you never build a relationship with the person entering your facility
• Route calls through national call centers — hold times, automated menus, and representatives who don't know California regulations
• Raise prices annually — contracts often include automatic 3-7% annual increases
Eco Medical operates differently. We are a California-only company founded in 2013, and we have built our business on three principles:
1. Transparent, locked-in pricing — Your quoted price is your price for the term of your agreement. No hidden fees, no surprises, no annual escalators.
2. Local service team — When you call (707) 840-3423, a real California-based representative answers. Your driver knows your facility, your staff, and your preferences.
3. California compliance expertise — We don't juggle regulations across 50 states. We know the Medical Waste Management Act, CDPH enforcement priorities, and Santa Clara County DEH requirements inside and out.
Get Started Today
Switching to Eco Medical is simple. Email us your current manifest records at sales@ecomedicalwaste.com and we will provide an exact, line-by-line comparison showing your projected savings. Or call (707) 840-3423 to speak directly with a local service representative who can answer every question about medical waste disposal in San Jose. With over 1,500 California practices trusting Eco Medical since 2013, you'll be in excellent hands.
We used to use a National Company but they just kept jacking our fees up all the time. We switched to Eco Medical Waste and they cut our invoices in half.
Eco Medical Waste is always professional and timely. We appreciate their business and services.
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We offer medical waste disposal and management in all of California. Eco Medical was founded in far Northern California and has rapidly expanded to cover the entirety of California.
