AVMA policies relevant to waste disposal

The AVMA has a number of policies regarding disposal of animal waste, carcasses, medical waste, and pharmaceuticals as well as policies encouraging environmentally responsible veterinary practice procedures. These policies are overseen and regularly reviewed by one or more AVMA entities, including the Committee on Environmental Issues, the Committee on Disaster and Emergency Issues, the Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents, and the Council on Veterinary Service.

Animal waste

• Animal Agriculture Waste Management

Carcasses

• Animal Carcass Risk in Natural Disasters
• Appropriate Animal Carcass Disposal
• Controlled Substances Used for Euthanasia

Environmental

• Environmental Responsibility
• Recycling and Resource Conservation
• Research Priorities of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Medical waste

• Veterinary Medical Wastes

Pharmaceuticals

• Best Management Practices for Pharmaceutical Disposal

Veterinary practice or workplace

• Guidelines for Hazards in the Workplace
• Veterinary Facility Occupational Risks for Pregnant Workers