Responsible, compliant drug waste disposaL.

Disposing of dangerous drugs in a legally compliant, safe, and cost-effective way is a challenge for hospitals, day surgeries, general practitioners, aged care, veterinarians, and laboratories across Australia.

There is a lack of understanding of the legislative requirements governing safe drug waste disposal, resulting in dangerous drugs being flushed down the drain (into our waterways) or illegally placed into sharps bins.

Locked pharmaceutical waste bins, which do not render drugs irretrievable and unrecognisable at point of disposal (as required by law) are subject to tampering and theft when transported offsite.

The solution to safe drug waste disposal

DrugWaste International’s innovative DrugWaste Bins provide responsible and compliant drug waste disposal. By utilising a unique gel solution, DrugWaste Bins render drugs irretrievable and unrecognisable to help organisations meet regulatory requirements.

This means drug waste can be safely managed without posing a danger to the community or to the environment. It also reduces disposal costs, with DrugWaste Bins allowing medication packaging to be safely recycled or diverted to cheaper general waste streams.

safe disposal

Safe

user friendly disposal

User-friendly

compliant disposal

Compliant

cost effective disposal

Cost-effective

Organisations already benefiting
from DrugWaste Bins

How DrugWaste Bins work

Step 1

Drug waste bin

Activate the gel found in the sachet in the bottom of the DrugWaste Bin.

Step 2

DrugWaste Bin

Empty excess/expired/unused medication into the DrugWaste Bin.

Step 3

DrugWaste Bin

The gel in the DrugWaste Bin renders drugs irretrievable and unrecognisable.

Step 4

Drug waste bin

Liquid drugs placed into the gel are immediately rendered irretrievable and unrecognisable, while tablets and capsules are rendered irretrievable and unrecognisable after 24 hours.

Step 5

Drug waste bin

Discard DrugWaste Bins into clinical waste or waste stream bound for incineration.

Drug waste bin

Step 1

Activate the gel found in the sachet in the bottom of the DrugWaste Bin, by covering with water up to the water line.

Drug waste bin

Step 2

Empty excess/expired/unused medication into the DrugWaste Bin.

Drug waste bin

Step 3

The gel in the DrugWaste Bin renders drugs irretrievable and unrecognisable.

Drug waste bin

Step 4

Liquid drugs placed into the gel are immediately rendered irretrievable and unrecognisable, while tablets and capsules are rendered irretrievable and unrecognisable after 24 hours.

Drug waste bin

Step 5

Discard DrugWaste Bins into clinical waste or waste stream bound for incineration.

Benefits of DrugWaste Bins
for organisations

Suitable for tablets, capsules, injectables, and oral liquid drugs, the unique DrugWaste Bin gel renders dangerous drugs irretrievable and unrecognisable (even S8s and S4s) at the point of disposal.

Prevents drug diversion

Prevents drug diversion

Stops environmental contamination

Stops environmental contamination

Ensures full NSQHS compliance

Ensures full NSQHS compliance

Reduces waste costs

Reduces waste
costs

Why compliant
drug waste disposal matters

DrugWaste Bins with the unique gel offer a safer, cheaper, and more effective approach to managing drug waste. This is not only good for your healthcare facility – it is also good for staff, good for patients and good for the environment.

Safe

The DrugWaste Bin’s innovative gel safely disposes of all dangerous drugs, rendering them irretrievable and unrecognisable.

Sustainable

DrugWaste Bins encourages recycling and stops dangerous drugs & antibiotics from entering our waterways.

Compliant

DrugWaste Bins help healthcare workers comply with NSQHS standards & legislation to limit drug diversion.

Cost-Effective

DrugWaste Bins reduce waste costs by allowing appropriate waste segregation at the point of disposal.

DrugWaste Bins for

Hospitals

Operating Theatres

Pharmacies

Paramedics

GPs

Community Health

Laboratories

Aged Care Facilities

Veterinarians

Trial our innovative alternative to outdated and non-compliant drug disposal methods.

DrugWaste International reduces the environmental and social impacts of drug disposal mismanagement. Talk to us about trialling our DrugWaste Bin with its unique proprietary gel to improve safety, boost sustainability and ensure compliance in your organisation.