[Pharmwaste] Items Accepted at Permanent Collection

[Fredrick L. Miller]

That is completely inaccurate for household generated waste.  Hospital
generated waste is a different beast even though it's the exact same
material.  The selenium content is the issue.  Same goes for certain
hair dyes.  Those which "darken hair gradually" are usually selenium
based.  Used at home they're not regulated.  Used by a cosmetic salon (a
commercial entity) the same dye is regulated.  That holds for the
purpose waste disposal (40 CFR).  For transport (49 CFR) it makes no
difference.  They're regulated regardless of source.

Fred

-----Original Message-----
From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us
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Adele (DPH)
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2012 2:40 PM
To: Maureen Bascom; ANGELA Deckers; pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us
Subject: RE: [Pharmwaste] Items Accepted at Permanent Collection

Interesting since I was told that at a collection site, Selsun Blue
would become a hazardous waste. 

Adele D. Audet, R. Ph.
Assistant Director, Drug Control Program MA DPH
305 South Street
Jamaica Plain MA 02130

Phone 617-983-6712
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