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    Wisconsin's infectious waste regulations

    Infectious waste annual report Infectious 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…

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    Managing household medical sharps

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

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    How to safely dispose of household pharmaceutical waste

    Spring Drug Take Back Day April 27 The next Drug Take Back Day is April 27, 2024. To learn more about participating sites and what they accept, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services [exit DNR]. Drugs should not be poured down sinks…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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…

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    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.

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    Private Lead Service Line Replacement Program

    LSL PROGRAM UPDATES The first and second years of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) LSL Replacement funding will be integrated into the regular SDWLP State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024 funding cycle. A similar approach is planned for each of the…

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    Lead Service Line (LSL) Replacements

    Removing lead service lines is one way to minimize the potential for lead to get into your drinking water. The Wisconsin DNR Bureau of Drinking Water & Groundwater provides information regarding the concerns of lead in drinking water.

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    Unsewered projects

    A Clean Water Fund Program (CWFP) unsewered project is a construction of a collection system or an interceptor in an area that is undeveloped or serviced by individual systems. Providing sewer service in an unsewered community tends to create many…

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