There are two types of medical waste:

UNREGULATED MEDICAL WASTE (aka “HOME GENERATED MEDICAL WASTE”)

• Soiled bandages, dressings or medical bags from households should be placed in a separate container, sealed, and clearly labeled before being placed in the regular household trash.

• For more information on how to dispose of needles and syringes from unregulated medical waste or home generated medical waste, please see Needles & Syringes.

REGULATED MEDICAL WASTE

• The portion of waste generated in the medical industry which requires special handling and treatment prior to disposal.

• These are certified medical waste haulers who service Regulated Medical Waste in Vermont:

  • Stericycle, Inc
    (401) 769-5800

  • B&D Associates
    (603) 224-1157

  • S-J Transportation
    (609) 769-2741

  • MedPro
    (888) 641-6131

For more information on regulated medical waste, see the Vermont Regulated Medical Waste Locator.

Regular trash fees apply to unregulated household medical waste.