Environmental Management
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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.
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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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Reducing healthcare waste
Keeping non-infectious waste out of infectious waste containers, or source separation is the key to reducing healthcare waste. Source separation is required for all Wisconsin infectious waste generators.
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Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the environment
Spring Drug Take Back Day - April 25The next Drug Take Back Day is April 25. 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 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 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 25The next Drug Take Back Day is April 25. 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…