Medical & Pharmaceuticals recycling
How to Recycle Medical Packaging
Sterile packaging materials including Tyvek pouches, plastic trays, blister packs, and protective wrapping used for medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Medical packaging must meet stringent safety standards but creates significant waste - hospitals generate 6,600 tons of packaging waste daily. Clean, uncontaminated medical packaging can often be recycled through specialized programs.
Recyclable$0.03-0.08 per pound for clean medical packaging materials
Quick answer
Yes, medical packaging is recyclable. First step: Ensure packaging is completely empty of medical devices or medications. Where to take it: Hospital sustainability programs with packaging recovery.
- Recyclable
- Yes
- Typical value
- $0.03-0.08 per pound for clean medical packaging materials
- Donate / take-back
- Available
How to Prepare
- 1Ensure packaging is completely empty of medical devices or medications
- 2Remove all adhesive labels and tape where possible