San Jose Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Services
It is critical to take the proper precautions when dealing with the disposal of medicine, medication, medicinal products, medicaments, and common drugs. Any company that produces or handles these types of materials should be aware of proper disposal techniques and strategies.
Pharmaceutical waste can be extremely harmful to the environment, so it is extremely important to make sure certain precautions are in place to make sure your organization is following state and federal regulations.
Medical Waste Pros San Jose has a network of local San Jose service providers and can connect you to local contractors who can handle your pharmaceutical waste in a safe and affordable way. Let us connect you to a local professional in the San Jose area to help you figure out the proper pharmaceutical waste disposal program for you.
They will set you up with a pickup or mailback schedule that best fit your needs and will provide you with containers which will help eliminate the risk of harmful medications affecting your staff, patients, and the environment.
To get started fill out the form to the right or give us a call at (408)-728-6169, and within minutes you will be provided with multiple quotes from San Jose-Based Pharmaceutical Waste Providers.
Pharmaceutical Waste and Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal in San Jose Defined
Pharmaceuticals are often high in concentration, which halts the substance from degrading. This creates a tremendous danger to employees and the environment if not disposed of properly.
It is interesting to think something so harmful to the environment can be so helpful to the people who use it. The Environmental Protection Agency and your State Health Department regulate all expired pharmaceutical waste and other pharmaceutical waste to keep the community safe.
Is my Pharmaceutical Waste Hazardous?
In order for a pharmaceutical product to be considered hazardous, it must meet the following criteria:
- It contains ingredient(s) that result in the pharmaceutical exhibiting characteristics of hazardous waste (ignitable, corrosive, reactive/explosive, or toxic/radioactive), which requires that it be treated as hazardous waste under RCRA.
- The sole active ingredient in the pharmaceutical must be listed by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) as a hazardous waste.
- It must already be regulated by the Illinois state environmental agency.
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If your pharmaceuticals meet any of the above requirements, follow the proper disposal procedure to ensure you are disposing of it safely. No matter how much medical waste you have, we will help you find a local provider to dispose of your waste for you.
At Medical Waste Pros San Jose, our partners are trained in specific disposal processes for pharmaceuticals, sharps, regulated waste and more. They can design a comprehensive disposal program to fit your exact needs. Call us today at (408)-728-6169 or just fill out the form to the right and you’ll have free quotes within minutes.
Medical Waste Disposal for Pharmaceuticals throughout San Jose
Medical Waste Pros San Jose offers secure, compliant, reliable pharmaceutical waste disposal for any industry, but our local experts focus on the following organizations:
Clinics – Do you have a retail clinic or do you run a private practice? Learn how we can help manage your medical waste and pharmaceutical waste efficiently and affordably.
Pharmacies– Our experts can help retail pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies with easy-to-manage systems to ensure expired medications are disposed of properly.
Hospitals– Our experts are capable of managing pharmaceutical waste in any hospital setting, surgery centers, laboratories, blood banks and more.
Long-Term Care/Hospice Facilities– There are several unique aspects that are involved in long-term care pharmaceutical disposal- we make sure you understand what you need to help protect your employees and residents.
The Joint Commission requires pharmacists to comply with Medication Management Standards. To strengthen your compliance efforts and protect your employees and your community contact us today to get started.
Call Medical Waste Pros Today
Medical Waste Pros San Jose will connect you to local experts who will help you develop a proper medical waste disposal program that ensures you comply with all required regulations. They can also assist you with training and proper medical and prescription disposal management.
Let our San Jose Pharmaceutical Waste Disposal Providers help you select the containers, schedule, and system that works best for your organization. To get free quotes on common medical waste disposal, fill out the form to the right, or give us a call at (408)-728-6169.