Good Vaccine News! Based on a preliminary review of currently available data, the MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE is preservative free and is not EPA RCRA hazardous when discarded by healthcare facilities.
As a best management practice, it is a good idea to incinerate pharmaceuticals. Since this particular drug formulation is not RCRA hazardous, it does not need to be incinerated at a hazardous waste incinerator (TSDF).
Recommendation: As a best management practice we recommend disposing of all non-hazardous pharmaceuticals through incineration as opposed to other methods such as drain disposal or throwing in the regular trash. Empty vials that once contained this vaccine can be discarded in the regular trash if not prohibited by your solid waste vendor.
We will be updating our system as new information on this COVID-19 vaccine and others become available. Jeff Hollar – President – PharmWaste Technologies, Inc
PharmWaste Technologies, Inc. (PTI) is a privately held corporation committed to providing solutions for your pharmaceutical waste management needs. Incorporated in 2007, PTI has been assisting customers achieve their pharmaceutical waste compliance goals on a national basis.
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