[Pharmwaste] (no subject)

[Susan Zabo]

A hospital in Ohio is investigating pharm waste. They have received a quote from a company who currently picks up bulk chemo. The company’s solution to the pharm waste is to co-mingle all waste with the exception of bulk chemo into one container (toxic, ignitable, corrosive) so the staff does not have to segregate into different boxes. They then incinerate the whole drum of co-mingled hazardous waste under NOS Waste Solids Toxic. I am uncomfortable with this practice and was wondering if anyone has heard of this practice?


Susan Zabo
Project Consultant
Ohio Hospital Association
155 East Broad Street, 15th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
614.738.2186 - Direct Line
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