Let Us Answer Your Questions
Does PMD provide med waste collection products?
We provide various sizes of products ranging from 2 quarts to 19-gallon containers.
Does PMD do residential/one-time mobile services?
Here at Prime Medical Disposal, we do not offer residential/one-time mobile services. In order to maintain compliance, our clients have retaining services in accordance with the Medical Waste Management Act of 2017.
We encourage all potential customers interested in our services to contact us for more information on how to get started with our reoccurring services.
Can I drop off my filled med-waste bin’s to PMD’s facility myself?
No. All medical and pharmaceutical waste is always to remain on site at client’s facility’s in its assigned bin/bag. By no means should any individual attempt to transport med waste material of any kind before or after set schedule stated in clients’ contract. Although Prime Medical Disposal oversees collecting and transporting the waste, we as a company do not dispose of it here at our facility.
What businesses do we serve?
We provide services to all businesses who are generators of med waste.
How long can I keep my med-waste contained and stored before I need a pickup?
A person generating biohazardous waste shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) If the person generates 20 or more pounds of biohazardous waste per month, the person shall not contain or store that waste above 0° Centigrade (32° Fahrenheit) at an onsite location for more than seven days without obtaining prior written approval of the enforcement agency.
(b) If a person generates less than 20 pounds of biohazardous waste per month, the person shall not contain or store that waste above 0° Centigrade (32° Fahrenheit) at an onsite location for more than 30 days.
(c) A person may store biohazardous waste at or below 0° Centigrade (32° Fahrenheit) at an onsite location for not more than 90 days without obtaining prior written approval of the enforcement agency.
A person generating pharmaceutical waste shall comply with the following requirements:
A person may store that pharmaceutical waste at an onsite location for not longer than 90 days when the container is ready for disposal unless prior written approval from the enforcement agency is obtained.
(Medical Waste Management Act of 2017)
Can I call for service if my bins are full before/after my next scheduled service?
You can always call us for service as needed outside your schedule. Note there will be a charge for additional service.
How do I get copies of manifests?
Manifests are emailed in real time the day of service. Customers also have online manifest access through Compliance Publishing. Customers have user login credentials to view any previous manifests. To receive your login credentials, call our office and we will be happy to assist you. If you have any other IT issues, you may contact Compliance Publishing directly:
Email: support@compliancepublishing.com
Call: 877-500-6737
Where are you located and what are your hours of operation?
Our office is located at 6001 Schirra Ct. Bakersfield, CA 93313. We are open Monday through Friday 7am -5pm.
Who can I contact with questions on an invoice?
Please call our office at (661) 588-8187 and ask to speak to someone in our finance department.
What payment options do you accept?
We will accept the following methods of payment:
- Cash
- Check
- Online Payment – Please visit: www.primemedicaldisposal.com and select “Pay Bill”
- We are always happy to process your Credit Card over the phone. Please call our office at (661) 588-8187 and ask about how to be setup on AUTOPAY.