The Wisconsin DNR states that the only things that you can burn outside is clean wood, yard waste, cardboard, paper and other combustible materials that are safe to burn.

Purchase Burn Barrels (Alaska)

Burn Barrels and the Environment (Survey)

Burn Right Burn Barrels

Dioxin is one of the most toxic man-made chemicals known. It is a serious public health threat. The impact of dioxin may rival the impact that DDT had on public health in the 60's. There is no "safe" level of exposure,  it is a cancer hazard to people; exposure can  cause severe reproductive and developmental problems; and dioxin can cause immune system damage and interfere with regulatory hormones..

Pollution Source

Burn Barrels: A Burning Problem

Dept pf Ecology: A Burning Health Problem

Health Care Without Harm - PVC | Dioxin

Cadmium, Mercury  and Dioxin are toxins produced in medical waste incineration

Medical Waste Incineration

rx for medical waste

Reduce Environmental Impact

Health Care Without Harm

WI DNR: Burn Barrels - Legality

Minnesota Burn Barrel Regulations

Washington State Regulations

Municipal Regulations for Medical Waste