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🏡 How to Dispose of Expired Medicines with PureWay

Safely dispose of expired meds using PureWay’s mail-back kits: Easy, compliant, and eco-friendly for home or facility use.

Updated over 2 months ago

Proper disposal of expired medications protects public health, the environment, and ensures regulatory compliance. Here's a simple step-by-step approach:

🔍 1. Identify the Medication

  • Check the label to determine if the medicine is:

    • Non-controlled (e.g., antibiotics, blood pressure meds)

    • Controlled substance (e.g., opioids, sedatives — regulated by the DEA)

    • Hazardous waste pharmaceutical (as defined by the EPA under RCRA)

  • Separate medications into appropriate categories. This helps determine if special handling or documentation is required.


📦 2. Use PureWay’s Mail-Back System

  • Select the appropriate PureWay pharmaceutical mail-back container, designed for:

    • Non-hazardous expired meds

    • DEA-controlled substances (if applicable systems are available)

  • Place the expired medications into the container following the enclosed instructions. Do not crush, remove labels, or mix with other waste.

  • Seal the container using the provided packaging materials to meet DOT and USPS standards.

  • Send the container using the pre-paid return label to PureWay’s permitted disposal facility.


📄 3. Receive Documentation

After processing, PureWay provides:

  • A certificate of destruction

  • Tracking and manifest records for compliance and audits


🛡️ Why Use PureWay?

PureWay is:

  • Compliant with EPA, DEA, DOT, and USPS.

  • Safe for facilities, pharmacies, long-term care, and consumers.

  • Turnkey mail-back kits with all materials included.

  • Supports sustainable and secure disposal practices.

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