Pharmaceutical Waste Handling & disposal
Handling Pharmaceutical waste safely on site:
“Pharmaceutical” waste is a prescription or over-the-counter human or veterinary drug, any article used or intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in humans or animals.
Pharmaceutical waste should be disposed of in a USDOT approved, properly labeled container. This container should be rigid, leak-proof, and puncture-resistant white and blue containers and clearly labeled "Pharmaceutical Waste – Incineration Only" or "Incineration Only."
Generally, in the State of California, pharmaceutical waste may be stored for up to “90-days when container is ready for disposal”. But this same regulation states that pharmaceutical waste containers must be changed (picked up) at least once per year. (CDPH MWMA Section 9, 118280f.)
Once pharmaceutical waste in container rises to the designated fill line, and the pharmaceutical container is permanently sealed and locked shut, Pharmaceutical waste containers should be placed next to all other types of medical waste containers, in the medical waste storage area, in preparation for transport and incineration.
Included:
One of our certified technicians will make a medical waste service stop at your business location, according to your scheduled service frequency specified in your Medical Waste Service Agreement. During this service, our technician will remove your pharmaceutical waste at the same time he is removing the other medical waste from your designated Medical Waste Storage Area.
DOT approved medical waste containers must be used for all Regulated medical waste to ensure DOT transportation compliance. Pharmaceutical waste must also be packaged and stored separately from Biohazard red-bag and Sharps waste.
All customers will also have access to their own online portal to log in and see all service manifests, with specific waste totals for pharmaceutical waste, and upcoming service calendar. On-line training, in a wide variety of medical and medical waste-related subjects, including Bloodborne Pathogens, can also be economically added to all Precision Biowaste Services Medical Waste Service Agreements.
Incinerable Waste Pricing:
Medical waste requiring incineration or high-heat destruction, such as pharmaceutical, trace chemotherapy and pathology waste are all priced at $2.95 per pound. Replacement containers are the responsibility of the customer, outside of special arrangements.
If you'd like to inquire about getting your Pharmaceutical waste picked up, please complete the form with a few details about your pickup needs. We'll review your message and get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!