How can you dispose of old medication?
Old or unneeded medication can be disposed of in a few ways. An easy option is to order a free envelope to mail your medicines in.
Click here to order an envelope
or
Scan the QR code below
Then, enter your zip code and click on the 'Mail-Back Services' icon.
Depending on your location, you can also take the medication to a drop-off bin at your local pharmacy or sheriff station in their original container or a sealed bag. Not every city or pharmacy will offer this.
Enter your zip code and click on the 'Find a Location' icon.
The medications will be incinerated and properly disposed of to prevent environmental contamination.
Accepted Medications:
-Pills and capsules
-Liquids
-Creams and ointments
-Eye drop bottles containing medication (empty bottles can be recycled with other plastics)
All these items should be kept in the original container or placed in a sealed bag.