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Medical Waste ManagementSection <br /> D . Expired DEA-Controlled Pharmaceuticals <br /> Pharmaceutical wastes classified by the DEA as " controlled substances " shall be disposed of in <br /> compliance with DEA requirements . DEA-controlled pharmaceuticals remain under control of the <br /> assigned veterinarian at all times, and are managed in accordance with DEA regulations and Banfield' s <br /> policies . Expired DEA-controlled pharmaceuticals must be sent to Reliable Pharmaceutical Returns via <br /> Federal Express within 90 days, in accordance with Banfield policy . <br /> E . Expired Non-Controlled Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Wastes <br /> The remaining expired ( non -controlled ) pharmaceuticals, empty and intact pharmaceutical bottles, and <br /> pharmaceutical waste are managed as hazardous waste and disposal practices are discussed in the <br /> Hazardous Waste Management Section of this document . <br /> IV . Additional medical Waste Requirements <br /> A. Medical Waste Designated Accumulation Area <br /> The Designated Accumulation Area is any area on site that is used by the hospital for the storage of <br /> medical waste prior to pick up by a medical waste hauler. The Designated Accumulation Area must be <br /> secured so as to deny access to unauthorized persons and must be marked with warning signs on, or <br /> adjacent to, the exterior of entry doors . The warning sign ( s ) must say "CAUTION — BIOHAZARDOUS <br /> WASTE STORAGE AREA — UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS KEEP OUT" in both English and Spanish . <br /> B . Medical Waste Accumulation Times <br /> In the event biohazardous 0and/or pathology waste is generated , a special pick up should be requested <br /> for disposal as soon as possible and storage should not exceed 30 days for less than 20 pounds and 7 <br /> days for 20 pounds or more . All sharps waste must be disposed of within 30 days of the container being <br /> closed and placed in the Designated Accumulation Area . Expired , damaged , recalled , empty or unused <br /> DEA-controlled pharmaceuticals must be sent to Reliable Pharmaceutical Returns within 90 days . All <br /> other pharmaceutical wastes will be managed as hazardous waste, in accordance with the Hazardous <br /> Waste Management Section of this plan . <br /> Waste Type Accumulation Time Disposal Company <br /> As soon as possible, and never <br /> Biohazardous Waste & to exceed : Sharps, Inc . <br /> Pathology Waste ® 7 days if over 20 pounds <br /> ® 30 days if under 20 pounds <br /> < 30 days after full container is Sharps, Inc . <br /> Sharps Waste closed <br /> Expired , Damaged , Recalled, Empty & Reliable Pharmaceutical <br /> Unused DEA- Controlled < 90 days Returns <br /> Pharmaceuticals <br /> Non-Controlled Pharmaceuticals & Manage as Hazardous Waste per Hazardous Waste <br /> Pharmaceutical Waste' Management Section <br /> In <br /> _ Notes : l — This category includes expired or empty non-controlled pharmaceutical containers, waste propofol (or other drugs), <br /> dropped pills, and spilled drugs . <br /> .,. 6 <br /> Banfield <br /> pEy ljoc� PiTAL <br />