Healthcare Waste Institute

The mission of HWI is to facilitate responsible healthcare waste management from all stakeholders handling infectious and hazardous substances. Our primary goal is to provide transporters, disposal facilities and regulated healthcare waste vendors an association that allows members to network with other small and large companies across the country, have a powerful and organized voice for new regulations (both federal and state) and to stay on top of new industry trends.

For more information on HWI, contact Sara Bixby at 202-364-3737 or sbixby@wasterecycling.org.

Visit the HWI Members Only SharePoint for a current member roster with contact information and links to HWI communications, resources, and policies. If you have trouble accessing the Members-Only site, contact Sara Bixby.

HWI Members Only SharePoint

HWI Member Network

Services & Benefits

HWI connects members across the healthcare waste management chain, providing opportunities to network, influence policy, and stay informed on emerging regulations and industry trends. Members gain access to resources, advocacy, and a strong community committed to safe, responsible waste management.

Advocacy

Regulatory

Education

Networking

Influence

Advocacy

National Waste & Recycling Association staff help HWI members interact with state and federal regulators and legislators regarding either company-specific and industry-wide advocacy issues, amplifying your collective voice as part of HWI. When interacting with state agencies, HWI acts as a buffer so individual members are not singled out by state regulators. Working as an organized and cohesive team, HWI is a leader in addressing new regulations and problems within the healthcare waste industry. Our association helps educate policymakers about key concerns and in-the-field industry operations.

Regulatory Updates and Education

Members can receive detailed regulatory updates throughout the yearly meetings and conference calls.

Education

Members gain access to educational programs. These programs benefit companies that do not have full-time employees assigned to monitor regulations, legislation, new technology, and other emerging industry issues.

Networking

Networking is the greatest member benefit. Members are introduced to vendors, regulators, inspectors and, most importantly, other disposal facilities and transporters. Because they are spread across the country, HWI members are very willing to share sales strategies, past experiences, new opportunities with each other. It is hard to put a price on how valuable this is, come to a few meetings to experience for yourself the value of connecting with your peers.

Influence

When the industry comes together on a national scale, it’s better for all members, regardless of company size. Every company has one vote on issues, no matter how large or small. Working as an association gives us the power to help influence the healthcare waste industry for the better!