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 and 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.