Skip to main content

Public Health

  • Webpage

    PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foam

    Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s. PFAS have been used specifically in some synthetic Class B firefighting…

  • Webpage

    Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the environment

    Spring Drug Take Back Day - April 26 The next Drug Take Back Day is April 26. To learn more about participating sites and what they accept, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services [exit DNR]. -->

  • Webpage

    Wisconsin's infectious waste regulations

    Infectious waste annual reportInfectious waste generators must file annual reports with the DNR by March 1 unless exempt. Visit the annual report page for details.Infectious waste — also known as biohazardous, red bag or regulated medical waste —…

  • Webpage

    Managing household medical sharps

    It is illegal to put needles and other sharp medical items in the trash, recycling or medication collection drop boxes.

  • Webpage

    How to safely dispose of household pharmaceutical waste

    Spring Drug Take Back Day - April 26 The next Drug Take Back Day is April 26. To learn more about participating sites and what they accept, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services [exit DNR]. -->…

  • Webpage

    Wisconsin medical sharps collection program

    The DNR has an online registration form for sharps collection stations. See details below. Wisconsin's sharps collection program is simple, flexible and voluntary and includes a variety of collection programs, from individual stations to large…

  • Webpage

    Collecting household pharmaceutical waste

    Find out how to collect unused household pharmaceuticals in Wisconsin, comply with state and federal laws, provide for proper disposal and fund your program. This page offers guidance for collection events or ongoing collection sites. Those…

  • Webpage

    Safe disposal of non-household pharmaceutical waste

    This page will help businesses and institutions (including schools and prisons) to manage and reduce their pharmaceutical waste. Guidelines for properly managing pharmaceutical waste differ depending on where the waste is created, handled and…

  • Webpage

    Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos Removal

    If you cannot find the answer you need among these questions, please contact the asbestos inspector for the county where the project is located.

  • Webpage

    Private Lead Service Line Replacement Program

    The previous Private Lead Service Line Replacement Program, funded by the Water Infrastructure Fund Transfer Act (WIFTA), provided funding to municipalities to assist in their efforts of replacing lead service lines (LSLs) under the control of…

Subscribe to Public Health