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Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Service

Proper pharmaceutical waste disposal is crucial to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and protect public health. Superior Medical Waste Disposal specializes in the safe and compliant handling of regulated pharmaceutical waste. Contact us today for a pharmaceutical waste disposal quote.

What is Pharmaceutical Waste?

Pharmaceutical waste is defined as any chemical or biological product medicine that is intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, care, treatment, or prevention of disease or injury of a human or other animal. Pharmaceutical waste is one of the most complicated waste streams because of the different regulations for each type of drug disposal.

The white, blue, and black containers seen throughout pharmacies and healthcare facilities are used to store pharmaceutical waste safely. The pharmaceutical waste is removed on a scheduled basis and replaced with a clean container at every service. At Superior, we are experts in pharmaceutical waste management. If your clinic needs help with the pharmacy hazardous waste disposal and its various regulations, please contact us today.

There are typically 3 different types of “pharm” waste

Hazardous Waste
- Part 111 of Act 451 and the Part 111 rules
  - listed or characteristic hazardous waste
Non-Hazardous Solid Waste
- Part 115 of Act 451 and the Part 115 rules
  - not hazardous & solid
Liquid Industrial By-Product
- Part 121 of Act 45
  - not hazardous & liquid

Pharmaceutical Waste Producer Best Practices

Prior to producing, storing, or removing your facilities medical waste make sure to contact your local environmental authority for any questions on the regulations and laws. Ask about the handling procedures on Regulated Medical Waste for your particular state. For example, in Michigan, medical waste producers are only allowed to store medical waste up to 90 days before they have to have it properly removed by a licensed medical waste vendor.

Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Methods

Most pharmaceutical waste is incinerated. However, there are new technologies to destroy unwanted pharmaceuticals with chemical treatment. Large generators of pharmaceutical waste are better off having a medical waste hauler ship out their waste on a regular basis for incineration.

Superior on the job

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Years in business

3,000+

Facilities serviced

1M+ lbs

Safely treated & disposed

99%

On-time service

99%

Customer retention

Service vehicles

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Real, current registrations — because compliance has to stand up when it matters most.

US DOT #

3020430

EPA ID #

MIK841893255

PHMSA Hazmat #

030724550003FH

Michigan EGLE #

MW0050734

HIPAA
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What our clients say

“Five Star review is not enough for our experience with Superior Medical Waste. We take full advantage of their OSHA/HIPAA training modules for our staff. The site training is easy to administrate, navigate, and track the progress of your team. Great communication at all levels. Superior has been a game changer for us!”

Starla May, Midwest Eye Institute, Indiana

“Very professional. Talked to Will and he had our clinic set up the next day. The gentleman that picked up the sharps containers was quick and made sure all questions were answered before he left. Highly recommend.”

Sakniah Hachem, Stat Tel Medicine, Michigan

“I manage a veterinary clinic and we switched to Superior Medical earlier this year. They have been amazing to work with, accommodating, they communicate well, and everyone I have interacted with has been so friendly and knowledgeable. I look forward to a long professional relationship with this company.”

Brandi Truesdell-Smith, All Creatures Animal Clinic, Michigan

Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Service — common questions

Are unused or expired pharmaceuticals considered Regulated Medical Waste?+

No, Pharmaceutical waste is not considered regulated medical waste but a pharmaceutical waste or universal waste and it must be handle separately.

How long can we store Pharmaceutical Waste before hiring a service to pick it up?+

This varies state-to-state. In Michigan, you have up to 1 year to store pharmaceutical waste before having to dispose of it. Contact your local authority to find out how long you can hold onto Pharmaceutical Waste.

Where should our facility store our pharmaceutical waste prior to having our service remove it?+

You should store your pharmaceutical waste in a lab or closet with a properly labeled door stating that this room is specifically meant for biohazard storage. Ask your Superior Medical Waste Representative for a welcome packet and pharmaceutical waste containers.

Why Manage Pharmaceutical Waste Differently than Regular Trash?+

Pharmaceutical Waste raises concerns over potential health hazards. Improper treatment of Pharmaceuticals has lead to pollution of our ecosystems. This concern has been growing in the coastal and Great Lakes regions of America. Pharmaceutical pollution is affecting the water supply all over our country. Improper segregation and treatment of these waste streams will put facilities out of compliance, leaving them open to prosecution.

Who Regulates Pharmaceutical Waste?+

Pharmaceutical waste is primarily regulated by state environmental and health departments. However, it is also regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). There are many hands in this pot but one should contact their state environmental protection agency for more information on pharmaceutical waste regulations.

What are different names for pharmaceutical waste?+

Some different names for pharmaceutical waste are:

Biohazard Waste
Biomedical Waste
Healthcare Waste
Infectious Waste
Clinical Waste
Red Bag Waste
UN3291 PG II

What are some examples of pharmaceutical waste?+

Here are some examples of pharmaceutical waste:

Sharps
Bandages
IV Catheters
Used Gloves
Covid-19 Tests
Expired Vaccines
Blood saturated Items

Superior Can Help With Pharmaceutical Waste Management

At Superior Medical Waste Disposal, we can help identify your different classes of pharmaceutical wastes and get them to the correct treatment facilities to keep your office compliant with all local and federal hazardous waste laws. If your facility needs help classifying, storing, transporting, or staying compliant with pharmaceutical, infectious, medical, chemo, or other waste streams, contact us today for a free consultation. Our dedication to the highest standards of safety and service makes us stand out among pharmaceutical waste disposal companies.

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