Regulations
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Proposed Emergency Administrative Rules
This table lists proposed emergency administrative rules which are currently being developed by the DNR, or which have been adopted by the Natural Resources Board (NRB) and are pending publication. Once published, emergency rules are effective for…
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Proposed Permanent Administrative Rules
This table lists proposed permanent administrative rules currently being developed by the DNR or adopted by the Natural Resources Board (NRB) and are pending publication.
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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
The baiting and feeding ban in Rusk and Sawyer counties expired on Nov. 9. No additional counties are scheduled to have a baiting or feeding ban removed during the remainder of the 2025 deer hunting seasons.This page will always have the most up-to-…
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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
Fall Drug Take Back Day - Oct. 25 The next Drug Take Back Day is Oct. 25. To learn more about participating sites and what they accept, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services [exit DNR]. -->
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Other Healthcare Facility Waste
In addition to infectious waste, hazardous waste 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…
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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.2025 Annual Report Due March 1, 2026The 2025 infectious waste annual report will be available…