Pharmaceutical waste streams can include regulated medical waste, hazardous, and non-hazardous drugs. Navigating through the complexities of requirements and compliance regulations managing pharmaceutical waste can be time-consuming or confusing. Local, state, and federal agencies have strict regulations in place to categorize, segregate, store, transport and dispose of pharmaceutical waste. While most pharmaceutical waste is non-hazardous and RCRA hazardous, disposing of controlled substances such as narcotics typically require significant paperwork, special collecting, and specific disposal regulations.  

We offer expert inventory analysis, classification assistance, and compliance consultation services for pharmaceutical waste management and disposal solutions which may be handled by a state or federal agency required by law.  

Contact our specialized hazardous waste division for more information about disposal of prescription drugs and controlled substances.