Why Regulated Waste Compliance Matters for EMS

EMS operations are mobile, fast-paced, and high-risk — making waste management both critical and complex. Whether you operate a rural ALS service or a city-wide fleet, you likely generate:

• Sharps waste from IV starts, injections, and trauma interventions

• Expired or damaged medications, both controlled and non-controlled

• Partially used Schedule I–V drugs, requiring DEA Form 41

• Biohazardous materials (gloves, gauze, suction waste, PPE)

Improper disposal can lead to:

• DEA violations for incorrect handling of controlled substances

• OSHA citations for noncompliant sharps disposal

• DOT fines for illegal transport of regulated waste

• Medication diversion risks and civil liability

Easy RX Cycle offers turn-key, documented services to eliminate those risks and ensure seamless compliance with federal and state regulations.

What We Dispose Of

We manage the disposal of:

Controlled Substances (Schedule I–V)

• Expired narcotics and sedatives (e.g., morphine, midazolam, ketamine)

• Opened vials and ampoules

• Partially administered controlled substances

• DEA Form 41 preparation and support included

• Witnessed destruction available if required

Expired Non-Controlled Medications

• OTC and non-scheduled prescription drugs

• Oral liquids, tablets, topicals, injectables

• Unused medications returned from field stock

Sharps & Medical Waste

• Used needles, IV catheters, auto-injectors, lancets

• Contaminated gauze, trauma dressings, PPE

• Waste from airway management and wound care

Flexible Disposal Options for EMS Operations

Mail-Back Program

• DOT-approved, prepaid return containers

• Accepts sharps, expired medications, and controlled substances

• Ideal for mobile or rural agencies with limited infrastructure

• DEA Form 41 assistance included

• Certificate of Destruction provided

Scheduled Pickup Services

• Best for high-volume EMS agencies or centralized operations

• Pickup of all accepted waste types

• Chain-of-custody manifesting and audit-ready documentation

• Flexible pickup intervals (weekly, monthly, as needed)

We build service schedules around your deployment needs and coverage model.

Who We Serve

Our EMS-specific programs support:

• Public 911 EMS agencies

• Private ALS and BLS ambulance companies

• Fire-based EMS services

• Hospital-based critical care transport teams

• Interfacility and bariatric transport teams

• Rural and regional EMS systems

• Air medical and medevac providers

• Military, tactical, and disaster response EMS

Whether you're a municipal department or a private contractor, we deliver solutions that fit your licensure, volume, and response profile.

Fully Compliant with DEA, DOT, OSHA, EPA, and State Agencies

Easy RX Cycle ensures your EMS organization remains compliant with:

• DEA 21 CFR 1317 – Destruction of non-recoverable controlled substances

• DEA Form 41 – Completed, documented, and submitted

• DOT 49 CFR – Secure packaging and transportation of hazardous and regulated waste

• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 – Sharps and bloodborne pathogen safety

• EPA hazardous waste disposal guidance under RCRA

• State EMS and Department of Health waste handling laws

You’ll receive a Certificate of Destruction and complete documentation for internal records, audits, or inspections.