BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A new non-hazardous medical waste facility is coming to Birmingham’s Kingston neighborhood after receiving approval from the city council Tuesday.
The facility will treat non-hazardous waste — including PPE, pharmaceuticals and single-use medical devices — using eco-friendly technology. City leaders said the project will transform a vacant lot into a resource that gives back to the community.
There are more than a dozen hospitals in Birmingham but currently no local option for processing non-hazardous medical waste…