Hazardous Waste Containers

EVS to monitor hazardous pharmaceutical waste containers to ensure containers are labeled with the start date and do not exceed 1year.


Which department are you completing this survey for?


Does the black hazardous waste container label identify a start date?

The container must be labeled with the date of first use.



Is the container date <1 year?

A healthcare facility may accumulate non-creditable hazardous waste pharmaceuticals on site for one year or less.