Curtis Bay and the need for tougher rules on medical waste

It’s nearly impossible to read about the dozens of violations commited in Curtis Bay by a medical waste incineration company that’s agreed to pay $1.75 million in fines and penalties for its atrocious actions without feeling at least a little bit ill. Curtis Bay Energy was ultimately caught mishandling waste, including used hospital gloves and gowns, bandages and dressings, human tissue and fluid samples, and chemicals.