The ParkBio MOHEP Disposal Station delivers comprehensive contamination control for bedding fill and disposal systems in research animal facilities, featuring a generous 32-gallon capacity designed to streamline cage-changing workflows while protecting personnel from airborne particulates during bedding disposal operations. This HEPA-filtered bedding disposal unit incorporates three 14-inch replaceable HEPA filters plus one grey prefilter to create a powerful multi-stage filtration system that rapidly captures and contains dust, allergens, and potential contaminants generated during the transfer of used bedding materials from animal cages. The unit’s ultra-quiet blower motors are specifically engineered for sound reduction, ensuring minimal acoustic disruption in vivarium environments where noise control is essential for animal welfare and regulatory compliance. A lighted switch provides clear visual confirmation of the ON/OFF position, while an integrated magnehelic gauge allows staff to monitor filter life and schedule proactive maintenance before filtration efficiency declines. Engineered by ParkBio, a trusted manufacturer of laboratory animal isolator products, the MOHEP Disposal Station addresses the critical need to protect workers, research animals, and the laboratory environment from cross-contamination during routine animal vivarium equipment and supplies operations.

This bedding disposal station prioritizes operational efficiency through thoughtful ergonomic design elements that simplify daily vivarium tasks while maintaining rigorous sanitation standards. Oversized lift pistons enable smooth, effortless raising and lowering of the MOHEP cover, reducing physical strain on personnel performing repetitive cage-changing duties throughout the workday. The simple locking mechanism securely affixes the 32-gallon debris barrel to the MOHEP unit, preventing accidental displacement during active bedding disposal operations while allowing quick detachment for waste removal and replacement. Locking casters provide a completely stationary unit during use, eliminating unwanted movement that could compromise safety or create spills, yet enable easy repositioning when vivarium layouts need adjustment or when the station requires relocation for cleaning. The MOHEP’s blower motors and filters are specifically selected to rapidly collect and funnel airborne debris away from the user, creating a protected workspace that minimizes respiratory exposure to potentially allergenic or hazardous particulates commonly associated with animal bedding materials. This filtered bedding dump station arrives fully assembled from the factory, requiring only a standard 120V power connection to become immediately operational, eliminating installation complexity and allowing facilities to deploy the unit quickly in response to workflow demands or facility expansions in bedding disposal operations.

The compact footprint measuring 37 inches in length, 24 inches in width, and 37 inches in height allows the MOHEP Disposal Station to integrate seamlessly into existing vivarium floor plans without consuming excessive space, while the robust construction supporting a 150-pound unit weight ensures long-term durability under continuous-use conditions typical of high-volume research facilities. The 32-gallon disposal capacity strikes an optimal balance between reducing the frequency of waste barrel changes (which minimizes workflow interruptions) and maintaining manageable waste container sizes that personnel can handle safely during disposal operations. This vivarium bedding disposal system serves as an essential component in comprehensive infection control programs, particularly in barrier facilities and specific pathogen-free (SPF) environments where airborne contamination control is paramount. The MOHEP Disposal Station complements other critical cage change and transfer stations to create an integrated workflow that protects research integrity while supporting occupational health objectives for vivarium staff exposed to animal allergens and dust on a daily basis. With a one-year warranty from the date of delivery and the backing of ParkBio’s expertise in containment solutions, facilities can implement the MOHEP Disposal Station with confidence that it will deliver reliable performance in demanding laboratory animal care environments requiring validated contamination control and personnel protection during routine material handling operations.