Long-Term Care Facilities

Long-Term Care Facilities

Long-term care facilities produce many different types of waste. Common sources are listed below, with links to detailed information about each topic. This list may not be inclusive of all waste generated at your facility. Each facility is responsible for evaluating and complying with all regulatory requirements for managing these wastes.

Long-term care facilities may also be interested in environmental sustainability such as waste reduction and recycling, energy efficiency, green cleaning, and environmentally preferable purchasing. Resources are included on this page for your convenience.

Regulatory Waste Topics

Use these links to find out more about how to properly manage the following types of waste, which are commonly found in long-term care facilities:


Healthcare Sustainability Resources