EXHIBIT 23.1



                        Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-3) of our report dated February 23, 2001 with respect to the consolidated
financial statements and schedule of Stericycle, Inc. and Subsidiaries included
in the Registration Statement (Form S-3, Filing No. 333-68622) incorporated by
reference in this Registration Statement.



                                             /s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Chicago, Illinois
November 2, 2001