Pollution Prevention Regulatory and Technical Assistance for Hospitals
- Disposal of Pharmaceutical Residues - DEEP presentation to the CT Environmental Forum (CEF), Sept. 2, 2009). Outlines proper disposal of pharmaceutical residues (unused medications) from homes, certain businesses and long-term care facilities.
- Biomedical Waste (BMW) - FAQs. These FAQs are designed to answer general questions and provide basic information on the handling, storage, transportation, treatment, and disposal of BMW in Connecticut.
- Hazardous Waste Regulations
- Universal Waste Fact Sheet
- Reduce/Reuse/Recycle
- Hazardous Waste Determination Fact Sheet
- Office of Pollution Prevention Roles
- DEEP Contact List
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), New England
- Healthcare Home Page - Guide to environmental resources and assistance for hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
- Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention in New England
- Hospital list serve. Useful information about events, articles and websites related to the healthcare industry. Contact Janet Bowen, Office of Environmental Stewardship or call 617-918-1795.
- Waste Wise - This free program helps Waste Wise partners to reduce waste and increase recycling. Partners have access to the Re-Trac data management, reporting and carbon footprint tools.
EPA Energy Star Program for Healthcare
- EPA Energy Star Program for Healthcare. For additional information, please contact Bill White at (617) 918-1333. Connecticut hospitals that have a Energy Star rating of 75% or higher include VA Hospital, West Haven and St. Francis Hospital, Hartford.
Content last updated May 26, 2010