What are Canadian regulations for pharmaceutical waste disposal?

Pharmaceutical waste is regulated at both the federal and provincial levels in Canada. Requirements vary by province:

• Ontario: O. Reg. 347 under the Environmental Protection Act applies
• British Columbia: The Hazardous Waste Regulation under the Environmental Management Act governs pharmaceutical waste
• Alberta: Governed under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, with specific guidance for healthcare facilities
• Quebec: Regulations under the Environment Quality Act set requirements for containers, segregation and treatment

Federal requirements include the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for controlled substances, and WHMIS for hazard communication. Daniels Health holds collection and transport licenses across provinces and maintains a dedicated compliance team to ensure your program meets all applicable requirements.