Creating dedicated space(s) and following storage and labeling requirements is an important part of a facility’s universal waste management. Taking the time to implement streamlined universal waste collection saves time and prevents potential fines for improper...
Learning institutions, corporations and event facilitators are using rapid covid testing. Simply put, it’s a fast way to determine if someone has the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Testing with immediate results helps to contain the spread of the disease, especially in large...
Are you setting up shop with your new microblading business or reordering supplies for your semi-permanent makeup salon? A biohazard infectious waste sharps container is a must-have for any microblading business. While making your supplies checklist, you will want...
A school nurse’s office or health services office plays an invaluable role in the health and safety of their students and staff. With this in mind, as schools, colleges, and universities prepare for returning students this fall, we recognize that they may be...
Why Switch to Reusable Sharps Containers? Making the switch to reusable sharps containers will significantly reduce the amount of medical waste entering our landfills. In addition to being eco-friendly, reusable biohazard containers provide other benefits to your...
Register now for MERI’s upcoming DOT Hazardous Certification classes. Madison Environmental Resourcing Inc. will conduct three RCRA and DOT classes. They will all be from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.at MERI’s headquarters at 800 Uniek Drive in Waunakee. This...
When defining Wisconsin’s solid waste rule (NR 661.002), what does the WI Department of Natural Resources consider a solid waste? Broadly speaking, an item is a solid waste if it is no longer being used for its originally intended purpose. It is being discarded...
The WI DNR recently updated its Hazardous Waste Generator Improvements regulations. Changes to this, along with other regulations that affect healthcare facilities, were adopted in Wisconsin in September, 2020. In our previous blog, we addressed Wisconsin’s new...
WI Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals have new disposal regulations and Wisconsin healthcare facilities must follow them. They are part of sweeping changes to WI DNR hazardous waste management rules that took effect on September 1, 2020. FAQ: New WI Pharmaceutical Rules...
Did your Wisconsin company generate and ship 50 pounds or more of infectious waste during any calendar month of 2020? If so, it is time to file your WI DNR Infectious Waste Report. March 1, 2021 is the usually the deadline to submit it – but it has now been...