Case Study: a US pharmacy retailer reduces pill bottle waste with Iron Mountain's secure plastics disposition solution

US Pharmacy Retailing Company - Customer Case Study

a large US pharmacy retailer was facing the challenge of eliminating the landfilling of millions of plastic pill bottles while also managing the significant risks associated with protected health information (PHI) on those containers. They needed a secure, enterprise-wide solution to ensure compliance and help meet their corporate sustainability goals. The company turned to Iron Mountain and its Secure Plastics Disposition solution to address this complex problem.

Iron Mountain implemented a strategic program to collect bottles from over 3000 locations. The vendor securely shredded the plastic and then sent it to a molecular recycler to be converted into pyrolysis oil, a raw material for new plastics. This solution provided the dual benefits of guaranteeing data security and creating a circular model for plastics. The immediate, measurable impact was the secure diversion of 7 million pounds of plastic from landfills, directly helping the retailer advance its sustainability and zero-waste commitments.