Regulations
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Proposed Administrative Rules and Public Input Opportunities
The Wisconsin DNR creates and revises administrative rules to implement statutes enacted by the Wisconsin State Legislature [exit DNR]. Administrative rules have the full force and effect of law. Proposed permanent rules Proposed emergency rules
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Baiting and feeding regulations
No shaded counties will be removed from the baiting and feeding ban through June 2025.
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Managing solid waste and recyclables at healthcare facilities
Most wastes generated in healthcare facilities are solid or recyclable wastes. Solid wastes include all wastes that are not classified as infectious, radiological, hazardous or universal wastes. Examples of solid wastes include food packaging…
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Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the environment
Spring Drug Take Back Day - April 26The 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].A pharmaceutical or personal care product is any…
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Other Healthcare Facility Waste
In addition to infectious, hazardous and solid waste, healthcare facilities may generate a number of specialized wastes with specific management requirements. It is your facility's responsibility to properly identify and manage all the types of…
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Medical and infectious waste administrative codes and statutes
The following rules and statutes directly apply to infectious waste. Please note that other rules, such as those for hazardous wastes may also apply.
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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 —…
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Wisconsin's infectious waste annual report
This page is for facilities filing annual reports on the infectious waste they generate. It provides information on accessing and filing the online report.2024 Annual Report Due March 1, 2025The 2024 infectious waste annual report is now available…
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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 26The 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].Drugs should not be poured down sinks or flushed…