Medical Waste Disposal F.A.Q.

Answers to the most common questions!

Do you service residential customers?

No, we currently do not. We recommend contacting your local city hall for possible disposal options.

Does GoSharps charge a fuel surcharge?

NO! Most companies in our industry charge lots of fees! We charge no hidden fees, just a flat rate that is easy to understand. No fuel surcharge, no trip charges, no hidden fees.

Are you local owned and operated?

Yes! We are Texas owned and operated.

What is medical waste?

Medical waste is any waste that is generated in the diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of human beings or animals.

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Contaminated bandages, gauze, or tape
  • Discarded needles and other sharps
  • Contaminated bedding, clothing, or soiled items
  • Discarded surgical equipment
  • Discarded organs or body parts
  • Contaminated clothing, ppe, gloves, or other wearables
  • Pharmaceutical waste
Is GoSharps insured?

Yes. GoSharps carries $2 Million dollars in liability insurance.

What areas do you service?

We service most of Texas, see our service areas page to see all our service locations.

What is compliance training?

GoSharps offers compliance training to help keep your medical office in compliance with OSHA regulations. By law, employees who handle sharps must take bloodborne pathogens training on an annual basis. We also provide HIPAA training as well as many other online training courses.

Is GoSharps permitted to pick up medical waste?

YES! GoSharps is permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to transport medical waste.

Our permit ID is: 50179

How can we pay our bill?

You can just go to our web-site and pay your bill, simply login to your customer portal. You can also call us and we can take payment over the phone and/or set up autopay.

Major Cities we Service for Medical Waste Disposal

Allen

Arlington

Austin

Boerne

Carrollton

Coppell

Dallas

Denton

Farmers Branch

Fort Worth

Frisco

Garland

Grand Prairie

Grapevine

Highland Park

Highland Village

Hillsboro

Keller

Lewisville

Mesquite

New Braunfels

Plano

Round Rock

San Antonio

San Marcos

Schertz

Seguin

Sherman

Southlake

Temple

The Colony

Waco