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{{Short description|American business services company specializing in medical waste management}} | |||
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[[File:Stericycle_logo.svg|Stericycle Logo|thumb|right]] | |||
'''Stericycle, Inc.''' is a prominent American business services company that specializes in the management and disposal of regulated medical waste. The company provides a range of services including medical waste disposal, compliance training, and secure information destruction. Headquartered in Bannockburn, Illinois, Stericycle operates across the United States and in several international markets. | |||
== | ==History== | ||
Stericycle was founded in 1989 with the mission to provide safe and efficient medical waste management solutions. Over the years, the company has expanded its services and geographical reach through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Stericycle went public in 1996, listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange. | |||
== | ==Services== | ||
Stericycle offers a variety of services aimed at helping healthcare providers manage their waste and compliance needs. These services include: | |||
* '''Medical Waste Disposal''': Stericycle collects and disposes of medical waste, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. | |||
* '''Sharps Management''': The company provides solutions for the safe disposal of sharps, such as needles and syringes. | |||
* '''Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal''': Stericycle helps healthcare facilities manage and dispose of pharmaceutical waste safely. | |||
* '''Compliance Training''': The company offers training programs to help healthcare providers comply with regulatory requirements. | |||
* '''Secure Information Destruction''': Stericycle provides secure shredding services to protect sensitive information. | |||
== | ==Operations== | ||
[[File:StericycleTruck.jpg|Stericycle Truck|thumb|left]] | |||
Stericycle operates a vast network of facilities and service vehicles to manage the collection and disposal of medical waste. The company employs advanced technologies and processes to ensure the safe and environmentally responsible handling of waste materials. | |||
==Environmental Impact== | |||
Stericycle is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations. The company implements sustainable practices, such as waste-to-energy programs, to minimize landfill use and promote recycling. | |||
==Controversies== | |||
Over the years, Stericycle has faced various controversies related to its waste management practices and regulatory compliance. The company has worked to address these issues through improved processes and transparency. | |||
==Related pages== | |||
* [[Medical waste]] | |||
* [[Waste management]] | |||
* [[Environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care products]] | |||
[[Category:Waste management companies of the United States]] | |||
[[Category:Companies based in Lake County, Illinois]] | |||
[[Category:Companies listed on the Nasdaq]] | |||
[[Category:American companies established in 1989]] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:56, 23 March 2025
American business services company specializing in medical waste management
Stericycle, Inc. is a prominent American business services company that specializes in the management and disposal of regulated medical waste. The company provides a range of services including medical waste disposal, compliance training, and secure information destruction. Headquartered in Bannockburn, Illinois, Stericycle operates across the United States and in several international markets.
History[edit]
Stericycle was founded in 1989 with the mission to provide safe and efficient medical waste management solutions. Over the years, the company has expanded its services and geographical reach through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Stericycle went public in 1996, listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange.
Services[edit]
Stericycle offers a variety of services aimed at helping healthcare providers manage their waste and compliance needs. These services include:
- Medical Waste Disposal: Stericycle collects and disposes of medical waste, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Sharps Management: The company provides solutions for the safe disposal of sharps, such as needles and syringes.
- Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal: Stericycle helps healthcare facilities manage and dispose of pharmaceutical waste safely.
- Compliance Training: The company offers training programs to help healthcare providers comply with regulatory requirements.
- Secure Information Destruction: Stericycle provides secure shredding services to protect sensitive information.
Operations[edit]
Stericycle operates a vast network of facilities and service vehicles to manage the collection and disposal of medical waste. The company employs advanced technologies and processes to ensure the safe and environmentally responsible handling of waste materials.
Environmental Impact[edit]
Stericycle is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations. The company implements sustainable practices, such as waste-to-energy programs, to minimize landfill use and promote recycling.
Controversies[edit]
Over the years, Stericycle has faced various controversies related to its waste management practices and regulatory compliance. The company has worked to address these issues through improved processes and transparency.
