Moderate regulation focused on waste transport. Illinois requires an IEPA PIMW Hauling Permit with substantial fees and vehicle-specific requirements. No trauma scene practitioner license exists.
City/county level business license; no statewide contractor license required for biohazard cleanup.
Mandatory PIMW Hauling Permit from IEPA; $2,000 annual fee per permit + $250 per vehicle per year + $4.00 per manifest; one of the most structured transporter permit programs in the country.
No known contractor certification or numerical cleanup standards.
Illinois has an OSHA-approved State Plan covering only state and local government employees; private sector workers fall under federal OSHA.
No state-mandated minimum specific to biohazard work beyond transporter permit requirements.
Verify before operating: Licensing requirements change frequently. Confirm all information directly with Illinois state agencies before starting or expanding operations. This page was last reviewed April 2026.
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