[Pharmwaste] News Release 4.2.16

[education.news at greatlakes-us-cleanwater.org]

NEWS RELEASE    ISSUE DATE 4.2.16 CONTACT:  
Education.News at GreatLakes-US-CleanWater.org

Yellow Jug Old Drugs Program Demonstrates Commitment to Clean Water and 
Safe Communities by Making Drug Disposal Inexpensive, Easy and 
Efficient.

*New Ordering/Shipping Process                        *New On-Demand 
Program

The Yellow Jug Old Drugs Program (YJOD) operated by Great Lakes Clean 
Water/US Clean Water Org GLCW/USCW has welcomed the increased need for 
services to properly collect and dispose of Rx-Waste. Every year since 
the Program started in 2008, the average weight collected by pharmacies 
increases.
In 2015 the average was 198.15 lbs. of drug waste (Rx-waste only no 
packaging).  The number of participating pharmacies also continues to 
increase.

To respond to the increased need and to prepare for what YJOD believes 
will soon be an even greater increase, the YJOD Program is taking a 
major step to increase shipping capacity. This will provide customers 
with “Amazon-Like” sophistication in ordering, confirming and tracking 
orders for extra jugs and registering new locations. Orders now will be 
placed online at http://www.yellowjugolddrugsprogram.com/

This new ordering method will be the most time efficient for pharmacy 
staff and GLCW/USCW admin staff and is also the most cost-effective 
solution to meet the increased shipping demands. The new site will also 
be a portal to encourage donations from individuals. The YJOD Program is 
currently funded primarily by program fees from pharmacies. GLCW 
believes that support for RX-Waste collection programs should be a 
shared responsibility; Pharmacies, Pharmaceutical Companies and 
Consumers. GLCWUSCW is working actively towards that goal.

The goal of Great Lakes Clean Water/US Clean Water is to operate the 
Yellow Jug Old Drugs Program at the lowest cost, while providing 
extraordinary and professional customer service to encourage as many 
pharmacies as possible to participate.


“Instituting this new shipping method is another way of demonstrating 
our commitment to clean water and safe communities by making drug 
disposal inexpensive, easy and efficient.” states Chris Angel, President 
GLCW/USCW

Currently Pharmacies in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, 
and North Dakota are able to participate in the YJOD Unlimited Weight 
program for only $25 per month. Collection for the Unlimited Program is 
done in person, on-site at the pharmacy every six months. Additional 
states will soon be added to the Unlimited Program.

To meet the need for safe and approved Rx-Waste Collection and Disposal 
in areas not yet served by the Unlimited Program, Yellow Jug Old Drugs 
is now be offering the On-Demand© option. Locations participating in  
the YJOD On-Demand  Program will be provided a jug that holds 25lbs of 
Rx-Waste(equivalent to a 2-40 gal box of waste if packaging were 
collected)  Collecting Rx-Waste without packaging is the most efficient, 
cost-effective and environmentally sound  practice.

The On-Demand © Jug is $135 and available only for Non-Controlled 
Substances presently and can be used in pharmacies and other approved 
healthcare facilities.  For more info   
http://www.yellowjugolddrugsprogram.com/
Great Lakes Clean Water/US Clean Water Organization is a Non-Profit 501 
( c ) Tax Exempt Organization. Donations to GLCW/USCW are Tax-Deductible 
and the only DEA Reverse Distributor operating as a Non-Profit
http://www.greatlakes-us-cleanwater.org/
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