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Mission

The mission of the Healthcare Waste Institute (HWI) is to facilitate responsible healthcare waste management from all types of generators; to be the resource network for technical and regulatory assistance; to be respected as a proactive, responsive, and credible organization; and to create high value for membership.

HWI Services/Benefits

  • NSWMA/WASTEC staff help HWI members interact with state and federal regulators and legislators regarding either company-specific or industry-wide advocacy issues, instead of managing such issues alone;
  • NSWMA/WASTEC staff educate policymakers about key concerns and in-the-field industry operations;
  • Members get networking opportunities with the generator community;
  • Members get intelligence about important issues to industry;
  • Members get Educational programs that are especially critical to companies that do not have full-time employees who monitor regulations, legislation, new technology, etc.
  • There is one company, one vote in HWI decision-making.

Testimonials about HWI from Members

"We are a member of HWI because of our ability to achieve many industry advantages, including regulatory guidance and networking with peers...As a small business, we view our membership with HWI as a valuable asset." (Statewide Medical Services)

"[Our HWI membership] provides us with a network of knowledgeable and experienced contacts in the industry and an opportunity to stay informed about new opportunities, trends, and regulations to keep us on the cutting edge." (OnSite Sterilization, LLC)

"HWI is a way that the waste industry can stay informed and ahead of these changes, ultimately helping shape these changes in a way that carries out the Institute’s mission and improves the healthcare waste industry." (Stericycle)

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Members-Only Information

HWI members may access members-only information here (including meeting minutes, correspondence and guidance documents).

HWI Contact

Contact Alice Jacobsohn with questions/comments at 202-364-3724 or alicej@nswma.org.

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