Waste Dive 21 April 2026

EREF: ‘profound’ regulatory changes shaped 30 years of medical waste incineration

EREF: ‘profound’ regulatory changes shaped 30 years of medical waste incineration

Why It Matters for ITAD

This regulatory development could affect compliance requirements for ITAD operators.

Major changes to air emissions standards helped drastically reduce pollution since the ‘90s, but outdated pre-regulation data on medical waste incineration remains, EREF says.

Key Takeaways

  • EREF: ‘profound’ regulatory changes shaped 30 years of medical waste incineration.

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