Abstract: A medical waste treatment system, comprising: (1) A main treatment unit comprising: a waste receiver cover comprising a UV lamp; a waste shredding unit comprising a shredding bin and at least two rotating shredding blades; a compression unit to push the medical waste towards the shredding blades; a separator to allow the passage of shredded medical waste of a predefined shape and diameter; and a disinfectant delivery unit comprising a plurality of nozzles. (2) A disinfection unit which comprises a disinfectant mixing bin and a mixing unit. (3) A main liquid management unit comprising a disinfectant delivery unit that comprises a plurality of nozzles interconnected to the main treatment unit. (4) A separator unit to separate the liquid from shredded waste; and a centrifuge to further remove liquid from the shredded waste.