Patents & Terms of Use
Patents
The deactivation process starts quickly but takes time to complete. The Deterra(R) Drug Deactivation and Disposal System is not for use with drugs that are supplied with specific disposal instructions. Do not add sharps.
Deterra Pouches: When used in healthcare or other regulated facilities, not for use with RCRA-listed drugs. Local regulations may vary, please consult authorities or your pharmacist with specific questions.
Deterra Containers: When disposing of RCRA or other regulated drugs in healthcare or other regulated facilities, follow all local, state and federal use and disposal rules.
The Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System will deactivate organic medications including opioids, fentanyl, most illicit drugs and vape fluid.
However, Deterra will not adsorb biologics, such as vaccines and immunotherapeutics which are typically administered in a healthcare setting. Additionally, inorganic medications—such as antacids, lithium, and iron supplements—will not be adsorbed. Deterra will not deactivate leaf marijuana. It is impossible to know all forms and potency of illicit drugs. Follow state and local guidelines on safe medication disposal where applicable. If your medication has specific disposal instructions, please follow the directions as given. Consult authorities or your pharmacist for more specific questions.
Product
Deterra Pouches
Deterra Containers
Deterra Direct Mail Pouch (DMP)
US Patent
8,535,711; 8,979,724
8,535,711
Patent pending; 8,535,711; 8,979,724
Terms of use
Last Modified: 11/5/2025
These terms of use (“Terms of Use”) are entered into by and between you and Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc. (“Verde,” “Company,” “we,” or “us“) and govern your access to and use of https://deterrasystem.com, including any content, functionality, and services offered on or through https://deterrasystem.com/ (the “Website“).
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Changes to the Terms of Use
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Accessing the Website
We reserve the right to withdraw or revise this Website, and any product, service, or material we provide on the Website, in our sole discretion without notice. We will not be liable if for any reason all or any part of the Website is unavailable at any time or for any period. From time to time, we may restrict user access to some parts of the Website or the entire Website.
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Governing Law and Jurisdiction
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Any legal suit, action, or proceeding arising out of, or related to, these Terms of Use or the Website shall be instituted exclusively in the federal courts of the United States or the courts of the State of Minnesota, in each case located in the City of Minneapolis, although we retain the right to bring any suit, action, or proceeding against you for breach of these Terms of Use in your country of residence or any other relevant country. You waive any and all objections to the exercise of jurisdiction over you by such courts and to venue in such courts.
Waiver and Severability
No waiver by the Company of any term or condition set out in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure of the Company to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.
If any provision of these Terms of Use is held by a court or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be eliminated or limited to the minimum extent such that the remaining provisions of the Terms of Use will continue in full force and effect.
Entire Agreement
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Your Comments and Concerns
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