Pharmacy Takeback Program

Currently there are few safe and convenient ways for consumers to dispose of unused The California Retailers Guide to
prescription drugs. Nearly all unused pharmaceuticals enter either the solid waste system or
sewage system. Neither disposal method is environmentally sound. Pharmaceuticals flushed
down the toilet pass through sewage treatment plants—which are generally not designed
to screen for these chemicals. A USGS study completed in 2000† found that 80 percent of
Hazardous Waste Compliance
waterways tested had measurable concentrations of prescription and nonprescription drugs,
steroids, and reproductive hormones. California Senate Bill 966 will help ensure proper
disposal of prescription pharmaceuticals by allowing retailers of pharmaceutical drugs and
other organizations to have in place a system for the acceptance and collection of drugs.

Our program
StrongPak offers retailers, as an add-on to our retail hazardous waste services, a turnkey
retail pharmaceutical waste compliance program that supports participation in the SB
966 pharmacy takeback program. StrongPak currently accepts all non-DEA controlled
pharmaceutical waste (both hazardous and non-hazardous) generated at retail facilities.
Strong is a DEA reverse distribution registrant, and can implement a plan to manage any
Controlled Substance takeback waste in conjunction with providing StrongPak services for
www.StrongPak.com
all other waste.

background and experience

• StrongPak is a division of Strong Environmental, Inc., which has managed
supermarket
hazardous, non-hazardous and pharmaceutical wastes for more than 14 years, pharmacy
for a broad spectrum of Fortune 100 companies and international clients.
• Strong excels in large project management, from national product recalls to discount store
servicing over 2,000 retail store locations from coast to coast. warehouse
• We offer a proven track record for destruction of pharmaceutical wastes,
DEA controlled substances, recalls, returns and outdated product. automotive
† Water-Quality Data for Pharmaceuticals, Hormones, and Other Organic Wastewater Contaminants in U.S. Streams,
home improvement
1999-2000, http://toxics.usgs.gov/pubs/OFR-02-94.
on-site waste characterization

dedicated logistics
The Single Source for Retail Hazardous Waste Management regulatory compliance
The One Source. The Most Services. The Best Choice. hazardous wastes

pharmaceutical wastes

non-hazardous wastes
www.StrongPak.com
experienced professionals

StrongPak™, a division of GSA Contract Number: GS-10F-0211S Staff Credentials: training resources
Strong Environmental, Inc., DEA Registration Number: RS0239219 CHMM recycling and sustainability
a Stericycle company EPA ID Number: GAR000004861 REM
6264 Crooked Creek Road DOT RSPA: 061706 550 029OQ CEA detailed reporting
Norcross, GA 30092 APHIS Compliance: 12-EL1-06 The trademarks and trade dress in this documented destruction
advertisement are the exclusive property
770.409.1500 770.409.1449 fax New Jersey A 901 of their respective owners and this

800.778.7664 DOT Special Permit Exemption: 13179

advertisement is not intended to convey
that any of these owners have approved disaster recovery
of this advertisement or are affiliated with
Strong Environmental Inc.™ or StrongPak™
Solutions@StrongServices.com in any way. pharmaceutical take back
© 2009 Stericycle, Inc. All rights reserved.
 What California Retailers Need to Know
Retail establishments such as supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, home improvement
stores, automotive retailers, and large discount stores all generate some amount of hazardous
waste. Whether it is a spilled bottle of bleach, a damaged aerosol can, a returned container of pool
chemicals, or an expired over-the-counter drug—retailers cannot allow any of these items to be
discarded into a dumpster or other landfill-bound waste stream.
Hazardous waste management rules in California are much more stringent than those mandated by
EPA and other federal authorities. When a waste carries both an EPA and a CA Hazardous Waste
Number, both must be used in compliance documentation and notifications. Storage time limits for
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) are much more restrictive in California.
Additionally, many wastes not regulated by EPA are regulated by the California Department of
Toxic Substance Control. StrongPak offers you access to the knowledge and expertise needed to
successfully comply with all applicable local, State of California, and federal regulations.
Many organizations and industries are developing corporate sustainability programs, in order to
reduce their environmental impact and make more efficient use of natural resources. Participation
in the StrongPak program can help you meet your sustainability goals.
The StrongPak Solution
StrongPak offers California retailers a turnkey retail hazardous waste compliance program. We
create a custom program to manage mobilization, logistics, recycling, destruction, record keeping
and final paperwork. The scope of services offered by StrongPak includes:
Waste Minimization and Program Assessment
StrongPak will recommend ways to minimize the amount of hazardous waste generated, and then
design a custom program that meets your specifications and complements your existing procedures.
On-Site Waste Characterization and Disposal
StrongPak technicians properly characterize and pack your waste on site, and then ensure transport
to an EPA-permitted Treatment, Storage, Disposal, and Recycling Facility (TSDRF) for proper disposal.
Training Resources
Reference posters and training packets are provided to your store and distribution center personnel.
StrongPak technicians can provide “hands-on” training, including specific training on non-
compatible waste materials.

On-Site Storage and Accumulation

RCRA Hazardous Retail Waste Categories Specially designed StrongPak containers and leak proof StrongPak self-sealing plastic bags will
ensure safe, secure storage.
Products deemed unsaleable at a retail establishment should be kept segregated from saleable merchandise. Each unsaleable item
should then be identified as either returnable to the manufacturer, resold, able to be reused via donation, or as waste. When identified Reporting, Record Keeping and Compliance
as waste, the item must be further classified as hazardous, regulated or non-hazardous, in compliance with EPA, DOT, DEA and StrongPak will ensure complete regulatory compliance and provide customized reporting for all
various State regulations. Since these determinations have significant consequences, it is best to have a trained waste management levels of management.
technician make the decision. Below are a few examples of the many retail products that are potentially hazardous.
The StrongPak Guarantee
Flammables and Combustibles Reactives StrongPak provides extraordinary value by providing complete regulatory compliance, top-notch
• Lighters and lighter fluid • Hydrogen Peroxide service, competitive pricing, and an effective way to achieve corporate sustainability goals.
• High-alcohol mouthwash • Two-part epoxy products
• Alcohol-based products • Hair coloring that contains
• Many automotive care products peroxides or other bleaches
• Paint thinners and solvents
• Products containing petroleum distillates
• Gas treatments and brake cleaners
Common California Hazardous Retail Waste Categories
Corrosives Toxics Adhesives (CA Code 281) Latex Waste (CA Code 291)
• Toilet bowl cleaners • Ammonia • Antifreeze
• Household glues • Latex-based paint
• High pH drain cleaners • Windshield washer fluid
• Craft glues and adhesives • Latex-based grouts,
• Chlorinating solutions • Pesticides
• Wood glue adhesives and sealants
• Sulfuric acid-based drain cleaners • Rodent baits
• Caulk and sealants
• Some dishwasher detergents • Brake fluid
• Roofing adhesives
• Bleach-based cleaning products • Nicotine gum and patches
• Some wheel cleaners and rust removers

The StrongPak program is also available to manage Universal Wastes, including fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, small electronics Pharmaceutical Waste Soaps and Detergents
and TV/video displays. Individual states may add additional items to their Universal Waste list. Contact StrongPak for more information. (CA Code 311) (CA Code 561)
• Expired OTC products • Hand soaps, solid and liquid
• Unsaleable merchandise • Dishwashing liquids
• Takeback program wastes • Dishwasher detergents
Total Retail Hazardous Waste Management Solutions • Laundry powders and liquids
Sustainability. Accountability. Compliance.
 What California Retailers Need to Know
Retail establishments such as supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, home improvement
stores, automotive retailers, and large discount stores all generate some amount of hazardous
waste. Whether it is a spilled bottle of bleach, a damaged aerosol can, a returned container of pool
chemicals, or an expired over-the-counter drug—retailers cannot allow any of these items to be
discarded into a dumpster or other landfill-bound waste stream.
Hazardous waste management rules in California are much more stringent than those mandated by
EPA and other federal authorities. When a waste carries both an EPA and a CA Hazardous Waste
Number, both must be used in compliance documentation and notifications. Storage time limits for
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) are much more restrictive in California.
Additionally, many wastes not regulated by EPA are regulated by the California Department of
Toxic Substance Control. StrongPak offers you access to the knowledge and expertise needed to
successfully comply with all applicable local, State of California, and federal regulations.
Many organizations and industries are developing corporate sustainability programs, in order to
reduce their environmental impact and make more efficient use of natural resources. Participation
in the StrongPak program can help you meet your sustainability goals.
The StrongPak Solution
StrongPak offers California retailers a turnkey retail hazardous waste compliance program. We
create a custom program to manage mobilization, logistics, recycling, destruction, record keeping
and final paperwork. The scope of services offered by StrongPak includes:
Waste Minimization and Program Assessment
StrongPak will recommend ways to minimize the amount of hazardous waste generated, and then
design a custom program that meets your specifications and complements your existing procedures.
On-Site Waste Characterization and Disposal
StrongPak technicians properly characterize and pack your waste on site, and then ensure transport
to an EPA-permitted Treatment, Storage, Disposal, and Recycling Facility (TSDRF) for proper disposal.
Training Resources
Reference posters and training packets are provided to your store and distribution center personnel.
StrongPak technicians can provide “hands-on” training, including specific training on non-
compatible waste materials.

On-Site Storage and Accumulation

RCRA Hazardous Retail Waste Categories Specially designed StrongPak containers and leak proof StrongPak self-sealing plastic bags will
ensure safe, secure storage.
Products deemed unsaleable at a retail establishment should be kept segregated from saleable merchandise. Each unsaleable item
should then be identified as either returnable to the manufacturer, resold, able to be reused via donation, or as waste. When identified Reporting, Record Keeping and Compliance
as waste, the item must be further classified as hazardous, regulated or non-hazardous, in compliance with EPA, DOT, DEA and StrongPak will ensure complete regulatory compliance and provide customized reporting for all
various State regulations. Since these determinations have significant consequences, it is best to have a trained waste management levels of management.
technician make the decision. Below are a few examples of the many retail products that are potentially hazardous.
The StrongPak Guarantee
Flammables and Combustibles Reactives StrongPak provides extraordinary value by providing complete regulatory compliance, top-notch
• Lighters and lighter fluid • Hydrogen Peroxide service, competitive pricing, and an effective way to achieve corporate sustainability goals.
• High-alcohol mouthwash • Two-part epoxy products
• Alcohol-based products • Hair coloring that contains
• Many automotive care products peroxides or other bleaches
• Paint thinners and solvents
• Products containing petroleum distillates
• Gas treatments and brake cleaners
Common California Hazardous Retail Waste Categories
Corrosives Toxics Adhesives (CA Code 281) Latex Waste (CA Code 291)
• Toilet bowl cleaners • Ammonia • Antifreeze
• Household glues • Latex-based paint
• High pH drain cleaners • Windshield washer fluid
• Craft glues and adhesives • Latex-based grouts,
• Chlorinating solutions • Pesticides
• Wood glue adhesives and sealants
• Sulfuric acid-based drain cleaners • Rodent baits
• Caulk and sealants
• Some dishwasher detergents • Brake fluid
• Roofing adhesives
• Bleach-based cleaning products • Nicotine gum and patches
• Some wheel cleaners and rust removers

The StrongPak program is also available to manage Universal Wastes, including fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, small electronics Pharmaceutical Waste Soaps and Detergents
and TV/video displays. Individual states may add additional items to their Universal Waste list. Contact StrongPak for more information. (CA Code 311) (CA Code 561)
• Expired OTC products • Hand soaps, solid and liquid
• Unsaleable merchandise • Dishwashing liquids
• Takeback program wastes • Dishwasher detergents
Total Retail Hazardous Waste Management Solutions • Laundry powders and liquids
Sustainability. Accountability. Compliance.
 Pharmacy Takeback Program
Currently there are few safe and convenient ways for consumers to dispose of unused The California Retailers Guide to
prescription drugs. Nearly all unused pharmaceuticals enter either the solid waste system or
sewage system. Neither disposal method is environmentally sound. Pharmaceuticals flushed
down the toilet pass through sewage treatment plants—which are generally not designed
to screen for these chemicals. A USGS study completed in 2000† found that 80 percent of
Hazardous Waste Compliance
waterways tested had measurable concentrations of prescription and nonprescription drugs,
steroids, and reproductive hormones. California Senate Bill 966 will help ensure proper
disposal of prescription pharmaceuticals by allowing retailers of pharmaceutical drugs and
other organizations to have in place a system for the acceptance and collection of drugs.

Our program
StrongPak offers retailers, as an add-on to our retail hazardous waste services, a turnkey
retail pharmaceutical waste compliance program that supports participation in the SB
966 pharmacy takeback program. StrongPak currently accepts all non-DEA controlled
pharmaceutical waste (both hazardous and non-hazardous) generated at retail facilities.
Strong is a DEA reverse distribution registrant, and can implement a plan to manage any
Controlled Substance takeback waste in conjunction with providing StrongPak services for
www.StrongPak.com
all other waste.

background and experience

• StrongPak is a division of Strong Environmental, Inc., which has managed
supermarket
hazardous, non-hazardous and pharmaceutical wastes for more than 14 years, pharmacy
for a broad spectrum of Fortune 100 companies and international clients.
• Strong excels in large project management, from national product recalls to discount store
servicing over 2,000 retail store locations from coast to coast. warehouse
• We offer a proven track record for destruction of pharmaceutical wastes,
DEA controlled substances, recalls, returns and outdated product. automotive
† Water-Quality Data for Pharmaceuticals, Hormones, and Other Organic Wastewater Contaminants in U.S. Streams,
home improvement
1999-2000, http://toxics.usgs.gov/pubs/OFR-02-94.
on-site waste characterization

dedicated logistics
The Single Source for Retail Hazardous Waste Management regulatory compliance
The One Source. The Most Services. The Best Choice. hazardous wastes

pharmaceutical wastes

non-hazardous wastes
www.StrongPak.com
experienced professionals

StrongPak™, a division of GSA Contract Number: GS-10F-0211S Staff Credentials: training resources
Strong Environmental, Inc., DEA Registration Number: RS0239219 CHMM recycling and sustainability
a Stericycle company EPA ID Number: GAR000004861 REM
6264 Crooked Creek Road DOT RSPA: 061706 550 029OQ CEA detailed reporting
Norcross, GA 30092 APHIS Compliance: 12-EL1-06 The trademarks and trade dress in this documented destruction
advertisement are the exclusive property
770.409.1500 770.409.1449 fax New Jersey A 901 of their respective owners and this

800.778.7664 DOT Special Permit Exemption: 13179

advertisement is not intended to convey
that any of these owners have approved disaster recovery
of this advertisement or are affiliated with
Strong Environmental Inc.™ or StrongPak™
Solutions@StrongServices.com in any way. pharmaceutical take back
© 2009 Stericycle, Inc. All rights reserved.