Keep collected household pharmaceuticals separate from your business waste:
- Returned household-exempt pharmaceutical waste collected in a separate container can be managed as moderate risk waste under WAC 173-350-360
- Business waste cannot be included with household-exempt pharmaceutical waste
- Provide clear procedures to staff
- Provide clear labeling
Hospital pharmacies who offer a separate medicine return collection program can be classified as a Product Take-Back Center under the definition of WAC 173-350-100, and are exempt from solid waste permitting if the waste is managed under specific criteria.