Pharmaceutical Listed Waste and Why it’s Dangerous
Of the 472 materials on the RCRA U-list, 66 are commonly handled in the pharmacy/healthcare setting. Learn about proper disposal of this hazardous waste.
Blue Waste Bin in Hospital: What Goes in the Blue Pharmaceutical Waste Container
In U.S. hospitals and medical offices, the blue waste bin is used for non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste. This includes expired, unused, or partially used medications that do not meet the EPA’s definition of hazardous waste under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) — meaning they are not P-listed, U-listed, or D-listed substances. Non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste […]
What Goes in Black Pharmaceutical Waste Containers?
In U.S. healthcare facilities, black bins are used for RCRA hazardous pharmaceutical waste. These containers collect medications and pharmaceutical products classified as hazardous under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act — including P-listed acute hazardous drugs, U-listed toxic drugs, and D-listed characteristic waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. If your facility generates, handles, […]
Pharmaceutical Waste Examples
Pharmaceutical waste is a source of concern for many medical facilities, so how do you manage it effectively? Learn more by reading our latest post now.
Proper Bulk and Trace Chemotherapy Waste Handling
See how proper chemotherapy waste disposal can help protect the health and safety of your employees, patients, and the environment.