[Pharmwaste] Anyone using Cactus Sink?

[Smith, Charlotte]

Just a reminder there are very few controlled substances that are haz waste, primarily chloral hydrate and testosterone gel. Some preservatives that get diluted out if used as IVs.
Best, Charlotte Smith
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On Jun 19, 2014, at 10:44 AM, "Catherine" <zenllc at usfamily.net<mailto:zenllc at usfamily.net>> wrote:

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

From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us<mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us> [mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Lotzer Donna M
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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

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