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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 12b-25
NOTIFICATION OF LATE FILING
Commission File Number 0-22294
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Cusip Number 583921 10 1
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(Check One): [ ] Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB [ ] Form 20-F [ ] Form 11-K
[X] Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB [ ] Form N-SAR
For Period Ended: SEPTEMBER 30, 2000
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[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-K and Form 10-KSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form 20-F
[ ] Transition Report on Form 11-K
[ ] Transition Report on Form 10-Q and Form 10-QSB
[ ] Transition Report on Form N-SAR
For the Transition Period Ended:
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READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTION SHEET BEFORE PREPARING FORM. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.
Nothing in this form shall be construed to imply that the
Commission has verified any information contained herein.
If the notification relates to a portion of the filing checked
above, identify the Item(s) to which the notification relates:
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PART I
REGISTRANT INFORMATION
Full Name of Registrant MED/WASTE, INC.
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Former Name if Applicable
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Address of Principal Executive Office (Street and Number)
6175 N.W. 153RD STREET
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City, State and Zip Code MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA 33014
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PART II
RULE 12b-25 (b) AND (c)
If the subject report could not be filed without unreasonable
effort or expense and the registrant seeks relief pursuant to Rule 12b-25(b),
the following should be completed. (Check appropriate box)
[ ] (a) The reasons described in reasonable detail in Part III of
this form could not be eliminated without unreasonable effort or expense;
[X] (b) The subject annual report, semi-annual report, transition
report on Forms 10-K, 10-KSB, 20-F, 11-K or Form N-SAR, or portion thereof will
be filed on or before the fifteenth calendar day following the prescribed due
date; or the subject quarterly report or transition report on Form 10-Q, 10-QSB,
or portion thereof will be filed on or before the fifth calendar day following
the prescribed due date; and
[ ] (c) The accountant's statement or other exhibit required by
Rule 12b-25(c) has been attached if applicable.
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PART III
NARRATIVE
State below in reasonable detail the reasons why Form 10-K and
Form 10-KSB, 20-F, 11-K, 10-Q and Form 10-QSB, N-SAR, or the transition report
or portion thereof could not be filed within the prescribed period. (Attach
Extra Sheets if Needed)
THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION'S ADOPTION OF
QUARTERLY REVIEWS BY INDEPENDENT AUDITORS HAS NECESSITATED ADDITIONAL WORK WHICH
COULD NOT BE COMPLETED BY THE FILING DEADLINE.
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PART IV
OTHER INFORMATION
(1) Name and telephone number of person to contact in regard to
this notification
GEORGE MAS, VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (305) 819-8877
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(Name) (Area Code)(Telephone Number)
(2) Have all other periodic reports required under section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or section 30 of the Investment
Company Act of 1940 during the preceding 12 months or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to file such report(s) been filed? If the
answer is no, identify report(s).
[X] Yes [ ] No
(3) Is it anticipated that any significant change in results of
operations from the corresponding period for the last fiscal year will be
reflected by the earnings statements to be included in the subject report or
portion thereof?
[ ] Yes [X] No
If so: attach an explanation of the anticipated change, both
narratively and quantitatively, and, if appropriate, state the reasons why a
reasonable estimate of the results cannot be made.
MED/WASTE, INC.
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(Name of Registrant as specified in charter)
has caused this notification to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
MED/WASTE, INC.
Date November 14, 2000 By: /s/ GEORGE MAS
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GEORGE MAS,
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
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