Why Proper DEA-Controlled & Expired Drug Disposal Is Critical

Emergency services carry a wide variety of medications — many of them controlled substances — that must be disposed of properly when expired or partially used:

• Schedule II opioids like fentanyl and morphine

• Schedule III–V sedatives and anticonvulsants

• Epinephrine auto-injectors and field-administered meds

• Oral and injectable non-controlled medications

When these drugs expire, federal law requires secure and traceable destruction:

• DEA Form 41 is required for destruction of Schedule I–II drugs

• Expired or damaged non-controlled substances must be handled in compliance with EPA and state laws

• Improper disposal can result in DEA fines, audit failures, and increased diversion risk

• Field storage and delayed destruction raise safety and liability concerns

Easy RX Cycle manages the documentation, transportation, and destruction — and keeps your agency audit-ready and legally protected.

Waste Types We Handle for EMS Providers

We support EMS agencies with compliant disposal of:

Controlled Substances (Schedule I–V)

• Expired or partially used medications

• Opened ampoules or damaged containers

• Waste requiring DEA Form 41 documentation

• Witnessed destruction coordination available

Expired Non-Controlled Medications

• Over-the-counter medications

• Non-scheduled prescriptions

• Compounded and discontinued products

• Oral, injectable, and topical forms

Sharps & Biohazardous Waste

• Syringes, IV needles, auto-injectors, suture kits

• Trauma supplies (gloves, gauze, bandages)

• OSHA-regulated infectious waste

Flexible Pickup & Mail-Back Options for Ambulance Teams

We offer scalable, flexible waste disposal services for both centralized operations and mobile field units.

Mail-Back Kits

• DOT-compliant and prepaid

• Accepted: sharps, expired non-controlled meds, and Schedule I–V controlled substances

• DEA Form 41 assistance included

• Certificate of Destruction provided

Scheduled Pickup Services

• Ideal for larger stations or multi-unit agencies

• On-site removal of all waste types

• Manifesting and destruction documentation provided

• Recurring or as-needed scheduling

Whether you're working from a single firehouse or managing a regional EMS network, we make compliance easy to manage.

Who We Serve

Our EMS waste disposal solutions are trusted by:

• Municipal EMS and fire departments

• Private ambulance companies

• Hospital-based emergency transport units

• Critical care and air medical teams

• Volunteer and rural first responders

• Federal and tactical medical units

• Campus and industrial response teams

We coordinate with operations officers, compliance leads, and logistics staff to ensure nothing is overlooked.

Full Regulatory Compliance

Our programs follow all applicable federal and state regulations, including:

• DEA 21 CFR 1317.90–1317.95 (non-recoverable controlled substance destruction)

• DEA Form 41 guidance and submission

• DOT 49 CFR Part 173 for regulated waste packaging and transport

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 for bloodborne pathogen compliance

• EPA pharmaceutical waste rules under RCRA

• State EMS agency protocols and local public health standards

We provide chain-of-custody documentation, Certificates of Destruction, and audit support upon request.