In Rhode Island, the management of medical waste, including incineration, is subject to strict regulations to protect public health and the environment. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) oversees the generation, transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal of regulated medical waste. **Authorized Medical Waste Treatment Facilities:** The following facilities are authorized to treat regulated medical waste in Rhode Island: – **Rhode Island Hospital**, Providence – **Stericycle Inc.**, Woonsocket These facilities are permitted to handle and treat medical waste generated within the state. **Regulations and Prohibitions:** Rhode Island has enacted legislation to regulate the incineration of medical waste: – **2021 Legislation:** Prohibited new high-heat medical waste incinerators near residential neighborhoods, schools, nursing facilities, and sensitive environmental areas. – **2022 Bill (2022-H 8286):** Expanded the prohibition to include all types of high-heat waste incineration, not just medical waste. These measures reflect the state’s commitment to reducing air pollution and protecting community health. **Alternative Medical Waste Disposal Services:** […]
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