Agenda Item Purpose

California Integrated Waste Management Board

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Consideration of Revised Model Programs and Procedures for the Collection and Proper Disposal of Pharmaceutical Waste As Required by Public Resources Sections 47102-47126


Agenda Item Purpose

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• Approve Revised Criteria and Procedures for Model Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Programs


SB 966 Requirements

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• Evaluate Other State, Local, and Other Governmental Entity Programs

• Develop Model Programs for the Collection and Proper Disposal of Drug Waste.

• Establish Criteria and Procedures for the Implementation of Model Programs.

• Submit a Report to the Legislature by 2010


Criteria for Model Programs

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1. Operate at No Cost to the Consumer

2. Protect the Public Health and Safety & Environment

3. Protect the Health and Safety of Consumers


Criteria for Model Programs

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4. Provide for Reporting to the Board

5. Protect Against Diversion of Drug Waste

6. Provide Educational Materials for Consumers


Criteria and Procedures

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Developed from:

• Statutory Requirements • Completed Surveys

• Working Group Input

• Stakeholder Comments


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Criteria and Procedures (cont.)

Three Main Sections

(I) Permanent Collection and Disposal Programs

(II) Government-Sponsored One Time or Periodic Collection Events

(III) Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Programs Through a Mail Back Program



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• What Can be Collected• Controlled Substances• How to Collect Pharmaceuticals• Security• Signage • Data Collection• Education



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• Logistics• Govt. Authorization – Permits• Budget• Advertising• Equipment• Staffing


Revisions Made to Criteria and Procedures

• Flexibility on Container Types - p.7

• Unidentified Substances – p. 4, 10

• Materials Segregation – p. 4,10

• Pharmaceuticals Collection – p. 4, 6, 11

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Revisions Made to Criteria and Procedures (cont.)

• Pharmaceuticals in Original Containers – p.4

• Pharmacists/Law Enforcement – p. 6, 9, 12

• Sharps Containers Approved by LEAs – p. 3, 5, 10, 11, 13

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Revisions Made to Criteria and Procedures (cont.)

• Equipment and Supplies – p.7

• Two-Key Bin System – p.7

• Generator and Responsibility – p. 5, 11

• Signage Requirements – p. 4, 10

• Availability of Mail-Back Envelopes – p. 15

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Legislative Issues• Common Carrier (SB 26)

• Controlled Substances

• Pharmaceutical Waste and MWMA

• Enforcement Authority

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Agenda Item

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• Approve Revised Criteria and Procedures for Model Pharmaceutical Waste Collection and Disposal Programs

• Adopt Resolution 2009-24

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