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PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE

Pharmaceutical hazardous waste. Handled.

Bulk RCRA pharmaceutical waste. API process residuals. DEA-controlled destruction with witness burns. Solvent recovery. Industry-leading rotary kiln. 60-70K tons/yr.
  • DEA-controlled substance destruction. Witness burns on request.
  • Bulk pharma manufacturing waste. Not your medical waste vendor.
  • 60-70K tons/yr rotary kiln. RCRA Part B TSDF. 1,400 specialists.
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RCRA PART B TSDF
DEA-CONTROLLED DESTRUCTION
WITNESS BURNS
60-70K TONS/YR
HOW PICKUP & DESTRUCTION WORK

Five steps. From dock to documented.

RCRA hazardous chemical. DEA-controlled. Biotech & cytotoxic. Pickup to Certificate of Disposal.

  1. Tell us.

    Stream, container, volume, DEA schedule if applicable, zip.

  2. Profile.

    RCRA + DEA classification. Sampling if needed. Witness-burn option.

  3. Pickup.

    Continental fleet. DEA-compliant transport. Scheduled on your terms.

  4. Destruct.

    Rotary kiln incineration. Witness burns on request. Subtitle C for residues.

  5. Documented.

    Certificate of Disposal + DEA destruction docs. e-Manifest filed.

WHAT WE TAKE

Pharma waste, end to end.

API manufacturing. DEA-controlled destruction. Solvent recovery. Biotech & cytotoxic. Reverse distribution. Pharma sludges. Lab pack.

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  • API & Pharma Manufacturing Waste

    Process residuals, off-spec batches, batch failures. RCRA-coded streams from API plants and contract manufacturers.

  • DEA-Controlled Substance Destruction

    Schedule II-V substances destroyed under DEA-licensed protocol. Witness burns on request. Documentation included.

  • Pharma Solvent Recovery

    Organic solvents from drug synthesis. Routed to North America's largest single-site fuel blending. Energy recovered, not landfilled.

  • Biotech & Cytotoxic Manufacturing Waste

    Vaccine residuals, biologics, gene therapy process waste, cytotoxic drug manufacturing. Our rotary kiln handles both bio and chemical streams.

  • Lab Packs & R&D Pharma Streams

    Lab cleanouts, R&D residuals, facility decommissions. Containers up to 5 gallons. Onsite chemist consultation.

  • Pharma Sludges & Process Residuals

    Wastewater treatment plant sludges, filter cakes, process residuals. Stabilized for our RCRA Subtitle C landfill.

  • Pharma Reverse Distribution

    Expired, recalled, returned pharmaceuticals. Destruction with chain-of-custody documentation.

  • Veterinary Pharma & Animal Health

    Animal pharmaceuticals, vet clinic streams, large-animal hospital waste. DEA-compliant when applicable.

  • More Pharma Streams Available

    Stream not on this list? Tell us what you've got. We've routed thousands of unique pharma profiles.

SCHEDULE MY PICKUP

Or call 877-436-8778 to talk to a pharma specialist.

BUILT FOR PHARMA

Wherever you generate it, we pick up.

Industry-leading incineration. RCRA Part B TSDF. Direct-feed reactives. Destruction of DEA-controlled substances. Witness burns on request.

  • 14+ SERVICE CENTERS

    Continental U.S. pickup coverage.

  • DEA CONTROLLED DESTRUCTION

    DEA-controlled. Witness burns on request.

  • 60K+ TONS/YR INCINERATED

    Industry-leading rotary kiln. Pharmaceuticals, reactives, DEA-controlled, lab packs.

  • 50+ YEARS

    1,400+ specialists. DOT, OSHA, EPA RCRA/TSCA.

Commercial pharma generators only. Sharps, red-bag, and biohazard medical waste — please contact a regulated medical waste service.

ROUTING & DISPOSITION

Bulk pharma waste vs. medical waste service.

Two routes for the same drum. One scrambles between vendors for treatment, transport, and paperwork. The other routes it once.

TYPICAL

Medical Waste Service

  • Sharps & needles
  • Red-bag biohazard
  • Mail-back drug envelopes
  • Small bins. Recurring monthly pickup.
  • Doctor offices. Dental practices.
ARCWOOD

Bulk Pharma Waste

  • Bulk RCRA pharma manufacturing waste
  • DEA-controlled substance destruction with witness burns
  • Pharma solvent recovery (fuel blending)
  • API process residuals. Batch failures. Off-spec.
  • Indianapolis rotary kiln. 60-70K tons/yr.
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WHO WE ARE

Witness-burn capable. Documented destruction.

Arcwood doesn't broker pharma waste. We treat it at our rotary kiln and Indianapolis RCRA Part B TSDF. Destruction documentation is signed. Your manifest. Our signature. Final disposition.

Treatment hierarchy: reclaim, reuse, detoxify, dispose. Solvents become cement-kiln fuel. Reactives go direct-feed. Residues stabilize for our Subtitle C landfill.

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60-70K Tons per year through our rotary kiln. Industry-leading capacity. Pharmaceuticals, reactives, DEA-controlled, lab packs. Witness burns on request.
FREQUENTLY ASKED

Pharma waste, FAQ'd.

Quick answers about DEA destruction, witness burns, streams, and documentation — and what we don't take.

Does Arcwood handle DEA-controlled substance destruction?

Yes. We destroy Schedule II-V controlled substances under DEA-licensed protocol, with documentation included and witness burns available on request.

Are witness burns available?

Yes. You can witness the destruction of your controlled or sensitive streams at our rotary kiln on request — scheduled with your pharma specialist when the profile is approved.

What pharma waste streams does Arcwood take?

Bulk RCRA pharmaceutical waste: API process residuals, off-spec and failed batches, DEA-controlled substances, solvents from drug synthesis, biotech and cytotoxic manufacturing waste, reverse-distribution returns, veterinary pharma, lab packs, and pharma sludges. Commercial generators only.

What documentation do you provide for DEA destruction?

A Certificate of Disposal plus DEA destruction documentation, with e-Manifest filed and cradle-to-grave bar-code tracking — an audit-ready record tied to final disposition.

Do you handle sharps, red-bag, or biohazard medical waste?

No. Arcwood handles bulk RCRA pharmaceutical and chemical waste, not regulated medical waste. For sharps, red-bag, or biohazard streams, please contact a regulated medical waste service.

Can Arcwood pick up near me? How fast?

Yes. Our continental U.S. fleet with DEA-compliant transport covers the country. Submit your zip and an Arcwood pharma specialist confirms pickup options — typically within 15 minutes during business hours.

Where is pharma waste destroyed?

At our East Liverpool rotary kiln (60-70K tons/yr) and Indianapolis RCRA Part B TSDF. Solvents route to our single-site fuel blending; residues stabilize for our RCRA Subtitle C landfill.

Do you handle biotech and cytotoxic waste?

Yes. Vaccine residuals, biologics, gene-therapy process waste, and cytotoxic drug manufacturing streams are destroyed in our rotary kiln, which handles both bio and chemical streams.

SCHEDULE MY PICKUP

Or call 877-436-8778 to talk to a pharma specialist.

SCHEDULE A PICKUP

Pharma waste ready? Schedule a pickup.

Tell us what you've got, DEA schedule if applicable, and where. An Arcwood pharma specialist will confirm pickup and destruction path.

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