- A 9-gallon pharmaceutical waste collector designed for the secure, compliant, and efficient disposal of non-hazardous pharmaceutical waste in healthcare environments, often used in hospitals, pharmacies, and long-term care facilities
Uses
- Non-Hazardous Pharmaceutical Waste:
- Designed for disposal of expired, unused, or recalled medications, including pills, capsules, and unit-dose packaging
- Medical Settings:
- Used in pharmacies, medication rooms, nursing stations, patient rooms, and correctional healthcare units
- Specific Waste Streams:
- Suitable for partial vials, ampules, creams, ointments, and discontinued IVs, provided they are non-hazardous
- Exclusions:
- Not for use with controlled substances, hazardous waste (RCRA), chemotherapy, or sharps
Features
- High Capacity:
- 9-gallon volume designed for high-traffic areas
- Slide-Top Design:
- Features a horizontal entry port for easy, one-handed disposal of materials
- Tamper-Resistant Lid:
- Includes a locking mechanism (visual, audible, tactile - VAT) that prevents unauthorized access
- Color-Coded & Labeled:
- Blue color clearly indicates it is for pharmaceutical waste, not biohazardous/sharps waste
- Leak-Resistant:
- Constructed from durable plastic with liquid-absorbent material pre-attached to the base
- Safety & Compliance:
- Latex-free and designed to comply with EPA and DEA guidelines for pharmaceutical disposal
Benefits
- Improved Safety:
- Reduces risk of drug diversion and accidental exposure to, or ingestion of, discarded medications
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Helps facilities meet strict environmental and pharmaceutical waste disposal standards
- Efficiency:
- Reduces the frequency of disposal and replacement due to its large 9-gallon capacity
- Secure Transport:
- Features handles for safe, easy transport to the disposal area
- Sustainability:
- Often made as part of the BD Recykleen line, promoting the use of recycled materials
