Program Description
There are an estimated 30,000 biomedical waste generators in Florida. These include hospitals, clinics, nursing
homes, laboratories, funeral homes, dentists, veterinarians, and physicians. The objective of the biomedical waste
program is to protect health care workers, environmental-service staff, waste haulers, and the general public from
risks associated with potentially infectious biomedical waste.
The Alachua County Health Department manages the Biomedical Waste Program for the following North Central Florida
Counties: Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Putnam, Suwannee, and Union.
Permits are valid from October 1 through September 30.
Contact Information
Program Supervisor: Anthony Dennis (352) 334-7931
Permitting Clerk: Andee Bowman (352) 334-7938
Fees
Permit Type |
Fee |
Generator Permit |
$85.00 |
Treatment Permit |
$85.00 |
Storage Permit |
$85.00 |
Transporter Registration (One Vehicle)
Additional Vehicle |
$85.00
$10.00 |
Links
Regulatory Code
Chapter 64E-16 Florida
Administrative Code
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