Sharps Compliance 20-Gallon TakeAway Environmental Return System

20-Gallon TakeAway Environmental Return System

The 20-gallon TakeAway Environmental Return System is a large-capacity medication return system for non-controlled unused patient medications. It fits participating pharmacies, assisted living facilities, and other community return program facilities that need a structured return process with prepaid return, serialized tracking, and destruction at Sharps' treatment facility. The box has specially designed openings for medication cards and vials, and it supports returns up to 50 lbs.

Good Fit For

• Participating pharmacies
• Assisted living facilities
• Community return program facilities
• Higher-volume medication return programs

Key Features

• 20-gallon return system supports higher-volume collection needs
• For non-controlled unused patient medications only, helping buyers match the right waste stream
• Specially designed top openings accept medication cards and vials for easier collection
• Includes prepaid return via common carrier to simplify the return workflow
• Serialized tracking via SharpsTracer adds shipment visibility
• Complete destruction at Sharps' treatment facility is included

Applications and Usage

• Collecting non-controlled unused patient medications in participating pharmacies
• Supporting medication return programs in assisted living facilities
• Accepting medication cards and vials at community return collection sites
• Managing larger return volumes with a 20-gallon system and up to 50 lb return weight

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: EA.
• Material: Plastic.
• This system excludes controlled substances.
• Medications should remain in their original containers before being placed in the system.
• Liquids must be sealed in a zip-locked plastic bag before placement, with no more than four ounces of liquids in each mailing.
• Buyers in MN, DE, and PA should check with their State Board of Pharmacy about box-only use requirements and registrations.

FAQ

• Can this return system be used for controlled substances? No. This system is only for non-controlled unused patient medications.
• What types of medication packaging can go into the box? The box top has specially designed openings for medication cards and vials.
• How should medications be prepared before they are placed in the system? Medications should stay in their original containers. If liquids are included, place them in a sealed or zip-locked plastic bag first.
• Is there a limit for liquid medications? Yes. No more than four ounces of liquids can be included in each mailing.
• What is included with the return system? The system includes one box, prepaid return via common carrier, serialized tracking via SharpsTracer, and complete destruction at Sharps' treatment facility.

From TakeAway Recovery System by Sharps Compliance.