Just like other specialized waste, pharmaceutical waste in Arlington, Cleburne, Dallas, Fort Worth, Garland, TX, and the surrounding areas must be treated differently from other waste that you regular dispose of. There are specific laws that address pharmaceutical waste disposal, and at AAA Scene Cleaners we follow these laws to ensure that all drugs are handled properly. The various compounds that are created for pharmaceuticals can easily pose harm to the environment if they are just casually tossed into a landfill or other dumping site. This can include leaching into the ground water or other water supplies, and this can in turn affect the wildlife as well as human life. Because of this great potential for harm, it is imperative that pharmaceutical waste be disposed of in a way that renders the contents inert and safe for regular disposal. Contact us today to learn more about our pharmaceutical waste disposal services.
How Is Pharmaceutical Waste Generated
Pharmaceutical waste is created by a number of means. One obvious way is through the use of personal medicines and their lack of use. Over time medicines become less effective as their components become degraded. Rather than use these, it is recommended that they be disposed of, so expired or unused medications are one aspect of pharmaceutical waste. Other sources can include at the point of manufacture where by-products and rejected batches must still be treated before entering the normal waste stream.
The same medical facilities that generate this waste, such as clinics and hospitals, have the equivalent with veterinaries. Animal hospitals and clinics use medication for dogs, cats, and other animals, and this is another source of pharmaceutical waste. Extended care facilities also are contributors to the pharmaceutical waste that is generated every day.
How Pharmaceuticals Are Disposed of
It is important that the components of different pharmaceuticals be broken down so that they are inert in nature and cannot harm the environment, animals, or people. This is often done with incineration where high temperatures are used to break down the waste. There are regulations that dictate how this happens and in what kind of containers pharmaceuticals must be in. And we service all kinds of locations, including fire departments, industrial locations, sports injury clinics, dental offices, and more.
Pharmaceutical waste disposal must be taken seriously in Arlington, Cleburne, Dallas, Fort Worth, Garland, TX, and the surrounding areas because ignoring these regulations means contributing to the worsening of our environment and potentially causing harm to a great number of people and animals. AAA Scene Cleaners will help you to properly deal with your pharmaceutical waste and can dispose of it all properly. Contact us today to get more details about handling your pharmaceutical waste.