[Pharmwaste] RE: Disposal product

[Waters, Tom]

We have seen several similar products over the years; not specifically for pharmaceuticals, but for medical sharps or x-ray waste containing silver.  Some of them have claimed to be "Biodegradable" - my least favorite word in the environmental dictionary.

Each individual waste generating facility must make a waste determination.  Here in Central Florida, we often interpret that to mean the generator would have to have the treated waste tested (TCLP) to determine if it a hazardous waste.  In addition, the landfill still may not accept the material unless it is well bell the haz waste limits.

I don't remember coming across the terminology "...standard for non-retrievable established by...EPA..." before, either.
Tom Waters
Environmental Programs Manager
Solid Waste Management Division
Seminole County Government
1950 State Road 419
Longwood, FL 32750
Office 407-665-2261
Fax 407-324-5731
www.seminolecountyfl.gov<http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/>
twaters at seminolecountyfl.gov<mailto:twaters at seminolecountyfl.gov>

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From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us [mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] On Behalf Of Ed Gottlieb
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2015 3:38 PM
To: Tenace, Laurie; 'pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us'
Subject: [Pharmwaste] RE: Disposal product

I look forward to reading the evidence, that they offer to provide, that the product, "Meets the standard for non-retrievable established by the DEA, EPA, CDC, and FDA guidelines"

My second question, left on their answering machine, was, "How are the institutions, listed at the bottom of their webpage, "related".  Two of the links provided (Wake Up & SMARxT Disposal) do not lead to anything having to do with pharmaceutical disposal.
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Chair, Coalition for Safe Medication Disposal
Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility
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(607) 273-8381
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From: pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us<mailto:pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us> [pharmwaste-bounces at lists.dep.state.fl.us] on behalf of Tenace, Laurie [Laurie.Tenace at dep.state.fl.us]
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2015 1:36 PM
To: 'pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us'
Subject: [Pharmwaste] Disposal product
All,

I am forwarding this for your information. I am not promoting this product and have not closely reviewed their literature, but I think it is important that we are aware of products promoted for drug disposal.

Laurie


From: rkellar at disposaltechnologies.com<mailto:rkellar at disposaltechnologies.com> [mailto:rkellar at disposaltechnologies.com]
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2015 10:42 AM
To: pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us<mailto:pharmwaste at lists.dep.state.fl.us>
Subject: Drug Dispose All

Ladies and Gentleman:

We have an answer to this growing problem. Drug Dispose All was created by a world renowned Chemist from the University of Texas at Arlington. Currently meets all DEA, EPA and CDC standards for safe destruction of Controlled Substances along with other medications. We had independent tests done on the effectiveness of the Drug Dispose All and it passed with flying colors. Our environmental tests show that it meets EPA solid waste standards and can be disposed of in the regular trash with no harm to the environment. We are currently rolling this product out among all areas of the Healthcare industry

Please visit our website at www.drugdisposeall.com<http://www.drugdisposeall.com> or call us at 855-562-2819 for more information.

Help protect your children, grandchildren and the environment!

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