Stericycle controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2020
UK clinical-waste collection failures
Stericycle reported capacity constraints in England during the COVID-19 period and failed to complete routine collections at numerous general practices, amid unexpectedly high volumes of clinical waste and personal protective equipment.
2017
Customer billing class action
A nationwide customer class action alleged that Stericycle used recurring automatic price increases that could raise invoices by as much as 18 percent every six months. A $295 million settlement was reported in 2017.
2013
North Salt Lake emissions investigation
Utah authorities investigated alleged emissions above permitted levels and alleged manipulation of reporting related to mercury, dioxins, and other substances from a medical-waste incinerator. Stericycle later reached a settlement without admitting wrongdoing.
2011
Texas pathological-waste treatment case
Texas regulators alleged that Stericycle failed to dispose of pathological waste according to approved methods. The company denied the allegations and agreed to a settlement that included a $34,000 fine.