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Disposal of expired, excess, and unwanted controlled substances
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to establish the University of Minnesota protocol for transferring controlled substances from the registrants to the Department of Environmental Health and Safety (DEHS). DEHS is licensed as a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensed analytical laboratory. DEHS license authorizes the acceptance of schedule 2, 3, 3N, 4, 5 controlled substances.
Transfer Documentation
All registrants transferring controlled substances must complete a Controlled Substance Disposal Form. One Disposal Form should be prepared for each package of substances submitted for transfer. It is important to include the DEA Registrant number. If you do not have one, indicate "unknown" or "abandoned" in the box. Include your department. building and room number in the "From" section. Mail or fax one copy of the completed Disposal Form to DEHS. The mailing address is:
University of Minnesota - TCEM
501 23rd Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Attn. Jon Wentworth
Fax: 612-626-1571
Retain one copy of Disposal Form for your records. DEHS will schedule a transfer of the substances. DEHS will complete a Form 222 for Schedule II substances submitted for transfer.
Prior to shipment, the authorized transporter (DEHS staff) will verify the contents of the package with the Disposal Form. Both the registrant and transporter will sign and date the Disposal Form. A copy of the document with two signatures will be left with the registrant. This receipt should be stored with your CS files. The controlled substances will be transported to and stored at the Thompson Center for Environmental Management (TCEM). Periodically EHS will arrange for witnessed destruction of the controlled substances. This destruction will be documented on the EHS copy of the Disposal Form and the Disposal Forms will be filed at TCEM.
Disposal of Excess Controlled Substances in Syringes
Researchers who have excess controlled substances in syringes after a research procedure are required to collect the excess in a slurry bottle and document the contents of the slurry bottle on a Controlled Substance Disposal Form. Use the same procedure as above to initiate collection.
In order to obtain a slurry bottle, contact Hazardous Waste 612-626-1859 or hazwaste@umn.edu. Indicate your location and Campus Mail address.