Why pharmaceutical waste needs its own stream

Drugs cannot go in the red bag and they cannot go down the drain. Non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste is collected in dedicated containers and incinerated. Hazardous drugs fall under RCRA and need a separate program, and controlled substances have DEA requirements of their own.

We help your team sort correctly at the point of generation, provide the containers, and route each stream to the right treatment.

What we handle

  • Non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste containers and pickup
  • Coordination with our RCRA hazardous waste program for listed drugs
  • Guidance on controlled-substance handling, confirmed by our compliance team

Pharmaceutical waste disposal in Lancaster: common questions

Can you take controlled substances?

Controlled substances have specific DEA rules for wastage and reverse distribution. We confirm the correct path for your facility with our compliance team before any pickup is scheduled.

How do we know which drugs are hazardous?

RCRA-listed drugs (P-list and U-list) and drugs with hazardous characteristics need the hazardous stream. We review your formulary during onboarding.

Pharmaceutical waste disposal for your Lancaster facility

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