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From: hhwroundtable@kalcountyeh.simplelists.com [mailto:hhwroundtable@kalcountyeh.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Maxson, Jeremy
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 4:01 PM
To: hhwroundtable@kalcountyeh.simplelists.com
Subject: RE: Sharps Grinder

 

Thanks for the info. I had checked this out last fall, but the price was pretty astronomical as I recall. Great product though if you were paying a lot for disposal already.

 

Jerry Maxson, R.E.H.S.

Environmental Health Specialist II
Saginaw County Department of Public Health
1600 N. Michigan Ave.
Saginaw, MI  48602
Phone:  (989) 758-3685
Fax:  (989) 758-3711
jmaxson@saginawcounty.com

 

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From: hhwroundtable@kalcountyeh.simplelists.com [mailto:hhwroundtable@kalcountyeh.simplelists.com] On Behalf Of Jennifer L. Kosak
Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 3:55 PM
To: 'hhwroundtable@kalcountyeh.simplelists.com'
Subject: Sharps Grinder

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-20/this-needle-grinder-can-mash-up-medical-waste-in-an-hour

 

This is the machine I was talking about on Monday. It is the size of a photocopier. Some fire departments are using them to destroy sharps they use during medical emergencies.

 

Thanks,

 

Jennifer

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