Consultants

PFAS Lab Analysis in Wisconsin

As of Oct. 15, 2024, the DNR expects regulated entities, unless otherwise directed by the DNR, to use EPA method 1633 for all non-drinking water matrices.As of Feb. 1, 2025, the DNR requires regulated entities, unless otherwise directed by the DNR,…

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…

Wisconsin PFAS Action Plan

PFAS News and Reports

The DNR is committed to keeping citizens and other stakeholders informed about PFAS in Wisconsin. Below are reports, news releases and important information from the DNR.ReportsPFAS in Wisconsin: January - June 2024PFAS in Wisconsin: July - December…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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 —…

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…