IV Solutions Recycling Guide
Recycling ICU Medical Packaging

ICU Medical supports sustainability efforts by continually evaluating the environmental impactof our product packaging. We have developed this visual guide to help you have the information
you need to dispose of our products in the most responsible way possible. Together, we can makea positive impact on the environment, one package at a time.

IV Solutions Disposal Strategies
Utilize your facility’s protocols for disposal of any waste.
ProductProduct Image

LifeCare™

Fleboflex®

Product Type

Product(s) AssociatedInjection

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DextroseLactated Ringer’s
Multiple Electrolyte
Potassium Chloride
Ringer’s
Sodium Chloride

Irrigation

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Lactated Ringer’s
Sodium Chloride
Sterile Water
GlycineSorbitol-Mannitol

Nutrition> Dextrose> Aminosyn> Sterile Water

Injection> Sodium Chloride

Recycling Symbol & Recyclability*

Recycled into paneling,
flooring, speed bumps, decks.1

Recycled into brooms, pallets,
ice scrapers, and bicycle racks.1

Plastic Pour Bottle

Irrigation> Sodium Chloride> Sterile Water

HDPE(Clear Plastic)

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Sterile Water
Potassium Chloride
Multiple Electrolyte
MannitolSodium Chloride
Dextrose
Lactated Ringer’s
Empty Container

Foil (AluminumLaminate)

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Dextrose
AminosynPotassium Chloride
Sodium Chloride

Up to 29.3% of all HDPE
in the US is recycled.2

Overwrap*Fleboflex® is a trademark owned by Grifols Worldwide Operations Limited.

*Check with your local recycling facility to see if they accept or recycle each material
1. https://www.acmeplastics.com/content/your-guide-to-plastic-recycling-symbols/
2. https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/plastics-material-specific-data#:~:text=The%20recycling%20rate%20of%20PET,was%2029.3%20percent%20in%202018.
3. https://ctmetal.com/aluminum-foil-and-laminates/

Aluminum Laminate is accepted bycertain recycling centers in the U.S.³;
however, it is generally not as
accepted as other listed materials.

IV Solutions Waste Stream
Utilize your facility’s protocols for disposal of any waste.
Waste Type

Waste Type Description¹

Recyclability

Similar to household or office waste. Given its
proximity to hazardous waste, it must be handled
carefully to avoid contamination. Includes paperproducts, disposable plastics, and food waste.

Potentially Recyclable

GeneralCommonly known as biohazardous waste, which could
cause the spread of infection. Includes anything exposed
to bodily fluids and tissue, either human or animal.

Infectious

Commonly known as RCRA waste, which may harm
people and the environment through pollution,poisoning, or injury. Includes pharmaceuticals, chemicalsolvents, and old surgical and examination tools.

Hazardous

Radioactive

Diseases diagnosed and treated using radiology,
which may harm people and the environment if
improperly disposed. Includes diagnostic technologies
like x-rays, mammography, positron emission
tomography (PET), and fluoroscopy use radiation.

1. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/health-care-waste

Additional Resources
Local Recycling Centers:
search.earth911.com
EPA Medical Waste Information:
epa.gov/rcra/medical-waste
Pollution Prevention & Compliance Assistance Information for the Healthcare Industry:hercenter.org/rmw/rmwoverview.php© 2023 ICU Medical Inc. |P23-5671

Not Recyclable