Pharmaceutical Waste

Understanding Pharmaceutical Waste

Not all pharmaceutical waste is treated the same way. Some medications are classified as RCRA hazardous waste, others fall under DEA controlled substance rules, and many can be handled as non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste. Sorting correctly at the source keeps disposal compliant and cost-effective.

Flushing or discarding medications in regular trash is prohibited for many drug classes. A defined collection and disposal process protects your facility from compliance violations and keeps controlled substances out of the wrong hands.

Key Considerations

• Segregate hazardous, non-hazardous, and controlled substance pharmaceutical waste at the point of disposal.
• Controlled substances require DEA-compliant collection and destruction procedures.
• Never dispose of pharmaceutical waste down the drain or in general trash.
• Keep destruction records on file to satisfy DEA and EPA compliance requirements.

Our Process

1. 1

   Request a quote and tell us about the types and volume of pharmaceutical waste you generate.

2. 2

   We set you up with compliant collection containers sorted by waste classification.

3. 3

   Waste is picked up and transported to a licensed processor for destruction.

4. 4

   You receive certificates of destruction for your compliance records.