STI

BioSAFE’s medical waste treatment system uses integrated shredding and proven steam technology to eliminate the threat of hazardous or infectious agents. Our unique continuous-feed design provides an on-demand solution that streamlines operations and lowers costs.

Details

The STI product is designed to efficiently and safely manage solid waste, using advanced engineering to reduce costs and to minimize environmental impact. STI’s offer the industry’s lowest operating costs and are currently being used for:

  • Disposal of red bag waste in medical facilities.
  • Devitalization of bioengineered crops in agricultural research facilities, marijuana disposal, treatment of regulated garbage at ports and borders, and more.
  • If your facility generates biohazardous solid waste, contact us to see if the STI is right for you.

How it Works

BioSAFE STIs use a closed-loop, continuous feed system that protects operators and allows for efficient processing of biohazardous solid waste. Once loaded into the machine, the solids are passed through an integrated shredder to create uniform particles and to de-identify sensitive medical information. The waste is then treated under low-pressure steam until it reaches the required treatment parameters and exits into the compactor to reduce waste volume.

Features

BioSAFE STIs can be custom-built to meet the needs of your facility, but they all share a standard set of features:

  • Closed-loop processing with HEPA- filter to protect operators.
  • Custom-engineered integrated shredding.
  • Low-pressure steam.
  • Simple two-button operation.

Medical Waste Treatment Technology Features Comparison

STI Waste Treatment Systems have the proven lowest industry operating cost. We’ve achieved this through completely automated continuous operation (no batch processing) and sustainable steam treatment of medical waste.

STI Autoclave Microwave Rotary Autoclave Incinerator/ Pyrolysis Rotating Paddles Ozone
Steam Treatment
Moist Heat Treatment
High-Temperature Treatment
Chemical Treatment
6 - Log Reduction of Bacterial Spores
Dry Waste Product to Landfill (inexpensive)
Automated Loading Standard (limits handling)
Shredded Waste Standard (bulk reduction=cost reduction)
STAATT III Compatible (Integral Shredding/Treatment)
Continuous Process (most efficient throughput)
Bulk Reduction Achieved
80%
30%
85%
85%
95%
20%
80%
High- or Low-Pressure System (low pressure=low cost)
Low
High
Low
High
N/A
High
Odor-Vector Control
Maintenance Interval of Shredder (in pounds processed)
2-3M
800K
800K
800K
N/A
1M
1M
Closed System Without Exposed Waste
$0.02
$0.06
$0.04
$0.06
$0.14
$0.10
$0.15
Average Capital Cost
$600K-$2M
$150-$500K
$750-$900K
$750K
$750K
$600-$900K
$900K-$1.7M

Medical Waste Treatment Technology Limitations Comparison

STI Autoclave Microwave Rotary Autoclave Incinerator/ Pyrolysis Rotating Paddles Ozone
Wet / Heavy Waste Product to Landfill (costly)
Manual Loading and Unloading Standard
Manual Unloading Standard
Batch Process (slow lower throughput)
Requirement To Manually Sort White Bag / Red Bag Waste
Full-Time Operator Required (direct labor expense)
Problems With Metallic Objects
Compressed Air Required (additional expense)
Chilled / Cooling Water Required (additional expense)

Biomedical Waste Treatment for Facilities of All Sizes

Our STI systems come in a range of sizes and throughput capacities for facilities of any size and can be customized upon request to meet space and energy usage requirements.

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our customizable STI product.
Accordion Content

Any facility generating regulated waste, or otherwise regulated biohazardous solid waste will require some type of waste disposal solution. Smaller facilities often choose to use third-party waste haulers. For larger facilities or for third-party waste processing plants, having an on-site solution can offer the most cost-effective solution. We have installed BioSAFE STI systems in:

  • Hospitals
  • Medical Clinics
  • Third-Party Waste Processing Facilities
  • Agricultural Research Facilities
  • Biopharmaceutical Research Facilities
  • Marijuana Operations


If your facility generates more than 350,000 lbs of regulated waste per year, contact us to see how much you could save with a BioSAFE STI.

STIs are available in several levels of waste processing capacity.

  • 150lbs/hr – Perfect for facilities generating less than ~300,000 lbs per year.
  • 300lbs/hr – For facilities processing between 300,000 and 600,000 lbs per year.
  • 600-2000lbs/hr – For facilities processing 600,000 and 4,000,000 lbs per year.
  • 3000lbs/hr – For facilities generating more than 4,000,000 lbs per year.

Regular maintenance is recommended to ensure optimal performance of the STI product. Due to the rugged engineering of the STI, the maintenance intervals are 2 to 3 times longer than other similar treatment technologies.

Yes, the STI system can be customized to meet specific regulatory and facility requirements. Talk to a BioSAFE representative and let us know what customizations are needed at your facility.

Like all BioSAFE technologies, our STI systems are engineered for fewer breakdowns, lower maintenance costs, and a life cycle of up to 20 years.

Used and trusted by industry leaders around the world for waste treatment

Safe and Effective Waste Disposal

Contact us today to learn more about our STI products.