[Pharmwaste] Anyone using Cactus Sink?

[Catherine]

Hi Donna and all,

 

If there are hazardous waste controlled substances going into the SmartSink,
then there are WI DNR/EPA regulatory issues.  The resulting waste
cartridges, which I believe Cactus takes as a reverse distributor, would
likely be considered hazardous waste and Cactus would need both hazardous
materials endorsements on their trucks, but the waste would have to go to an
EPA permitted facility.  

 

Also, if HW, there may be "treatment in container" rules involved.  Best to
speak with your WI DNR rep.  

 

Hope this helps.  

 

Very truly yours,

 

Catherine Zimmer, MS, BSMT

Zimmer Environmental Improvement, LLC

St. Paul, MN 

Ph:  651.645.7509

 <mailto:zenllc at usfamily.net> zenllc at usfamily.net

 

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[mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Lotzer Donna
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Subject: [Pharmwaste] Anyone using Cactus Sink?

 

Just found out this morning our hospital is trialing Cactus Sink for
controlled substance med disposal on two inpatient units and the emergency
department - anyone else using it? Any concerns/comments? Thanks.Donna
Lotzer

 

Donna Lotzer, Clinical Pharmacist, Poison Education Coordinator

University of WI Hospital & Clinics Poison Prevention Center

600 Highland Avenue, MC # 9475, Madison, WI 53792

dlotzer at uwhealth.org     Phone: 608-265-8160

Please encourage others to save 800-222-1222 in both cell and home phones. 

This number will connect callers anywhere in the U.S. to a poison center. 

Calls are free, confidential and answered 24/7/365. 

Please help me educate your community about poison prevention. 

Call or email me for materials or program opportunities.

 

 

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