Medical and Infectious Waste Program

Mark Dennen, Supervising Environmental Scientist
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
(401) 222-2797 ext. 2777112
fax 222-3812

Generation of Regulated Medical Waste

• DEM Announces Creation Of Web Portal For Medical Waste Generator Registration (7/17/13)
• Rules and Regulations Relating to Medical Waste (250-RICR-140-15-1)
• Medical Waste Tracking Form Guidance (1/11/17)
• Pharmaceutical Waste Generated in Healthcare Settings

• Other Transporter Information

Treatment and Storage of Regulated Medical Waste

The following facilities are authorized to treat Regulated Medical Waste in the State of Rhode Island:

• Rhode Island Hospital, Eddy St., Providence
• Stericycle Inc., Park East Drive, Woonsocket

For more information regarding Medical Waste Facilities, please contact Yan Li at 401-222-2797 ext. 2777529.

Home Generated Medical Waste Information

• Pharmaceutical Disposal
• Home Guide for Disposal of Medical Waste (needles) (RIDOH)

COVID-19 Waste Information

• Standards for COVID-19 Contaminated Waste

EBOLA Waste Information

• Standards for Ebola Contaminated Waste

Additional Resources

• Response to Comments Summary re: Medical Waste Rules Amendment (2009)
• Stericycle/Enterprise Plastics Beneficial Use Determination Application
• Solid Waste & Recycling Facility License and Registration Application/Renewal Form
• Application Forms