Medical & Solid Waste

Richard LeFebvre, Principal Environmental Scientist

235 Promenade Street

Providence, RI 02908-5767

(401) 537-4452

Tracey Tyrrell, Supervising Environmental Scientist

235 Promenade Street

Providence, RI 02908-5767

(401) 537-4480

Contact OC&I via E-Mail

This program investigates citizen complaints and referrals from DEM relating to medical waste and solid waste and performs compliance monitoring of medical waste generators.

Solid Waste

Guidelines on Beneficial Use Determinations (“BUDs”) for Source Segregated Solid Waste PDF file, less than 1

Medical Waste

Medical Waste Transporter List PDF file, less than 1

Home Guide For Disposal of Medical Waste and Prescription Medications

Report an Environmental Complaint

DEM's Office of Compliance and Inspection (OC&I) investigates complaints and suspected violations of environmental laws and regulations and performs compliance monitoring of regulated activities. Compliance with environmental laws, rules, regulations, permits and licenses is enforced through both informal and formal enforcement actions. Note: Complaints are public records and information you forward to OC&I will be available for public review UNLESS you advise us that you wish to remain anonymous.

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After hours emergency: 401-222-3070