Stericycle is a global provider of waste management and secure information destruction services. The company operates in 23 countries and serves over 1 million customers. Stericycle was founded in 1989 by Mark Miller, and it went public in 1996. The company is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. Stericycle has faced criticism for its handling of medical waste and for its role in the opioid epidemic. The company has also been involved in controversies related to its contracts with prisons and detention centers.