Pharmaceutical Drug Take-Back Day

Unwanted medicines that are flushed down toilets or thrown into the trash may end up in our surface and ground waters, impacting aquatic organisms and the environment.

 Accepted:

• Controlled, non-controlled and over the counter substances
• Medication in its original container or medication removed from its container and disposed of directly into a disposal box
• If an original container is submitted, you are encouraged to remove any identifying information from the prescription label by either removing the label or utilizing a permanent marker
• Liquids such as cough syrup will be accepted as long as it is in its original container

NOT Accepted:

• Intra-venous solutions, injectables, syringes or medical waste will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood borne pathogens
• Illicit substances such as marijuana, methamphetamine, heroin or cocaine are not part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers

For more information, view the event flyer, go to www.TakeBackYourMeds.org or visit the Environmental Services - Recycling & Solid Waste page.