PUBLIC NOTICE
Walgreens is committed to protecting our planet and serving the healthcare needs of people in ways that are both environmentally conscious and socially equitable. We adhere to sustainable practices and have policies and procedures in place to support compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations in an effort to properly handle various waste streams generated at our locations.
Infectious Medical
Waste Permit
For
Walgreens at
111 Kruger St.,
Wheeling, WV 26003
Infectious Medical Waste (IMW) Permit: On July 25, 2022, Walgreens applied for an IMW permit with the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Office of Environmental Services medical waste division. The application was approved. A requirement of the approval is that Public Notice be posted alerting community members about the approval and offering them opportunity to voice concerns and make comments to the Company.
The health and safety of Walgreens team members, customers and communities is our top priority. Point-of-care facilities, like pharmacies, generate IMW, like needles used for immunizations. IMW may carry and possibly transmit infectious diseases. To address this possible transmission, Walgreens maintains, regularly updates, and adheres to a comprehensive Medical Waste Management Plan for IMW, in accordance with applicable state law.
*On average, a Walgreens pharmacy generates less than 25 lbs. of medical waste each month.
*This facility utilizes a medical waste disposal system managed by Stericycle Disposal by Mail System manufactured by Stericycle, Inc., which is located at 28161 N. Keith Dr. in Lake Forest, IL 60045.
*Stericycle has a Disposal by Mail System that transports via the United States Postal Service,(USPS).
*Sharps and other medical waste will be placed into Stericycle Disposal by Mail System containers at the point of origin. Filled containers will be sealed at the point of origin.
*All containers and outer boxes that are sealed will not be reopened. Ruptured or leaking packages of medical waste will be placed into a larger container without disturbing the original seals.
*These containers are made of high-density polyethylene and are OSHA-compliant prior to mailing.
Walgreens is committed to the protection of human health and the environment. To that end, Walgreens has worked diligently to ensure that our medical waste compliance program complies with applicable laws and continually seeks ways to build on these efforts.
To learn more and/or express your views, please contact Walgreens at
environmental
adherence@walgreens.
com.
In your email, please include store #17319 along with questions or comments regarding this IMW permit process.
Int. Jun 6, 2023