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PFAS News
The DNR is committed to keeping citizens and other stakeholders informed about PFAS in Wisconsin. The following list contains news releases and important information from the DNR.
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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 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].-->
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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 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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Wisconsin's infectious waste annual report
This page is for facilities filing annual reports on the infectious waste they generate. It provides information on obtaining access to the online report and instructions for filing it. This page also describes exemptions from filing the report and…
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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…
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Household healthcare waste
Healthcare includes a diverse range of topics and materials and therefore generates a wide range of wastes. Once a healthcare material cannot or is no longer expected to be used for its intended purpose, it becomes a waste. Several categories of…