Green Pharmacy Take Back Locations
The Green Pharmacy Program and its partners offer free and safe disposal of unwanted consumer medications. Please click on the map below to find a location near you.
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Medicines We Accept
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NO: Items Not Accepted |
- Prescription medications (except controlled**)
- All over-the-counter medications
- Medication samples
- Pet Medications
- Vitamins and supplements
- Medicated ointments, lotions, creams, and oils
- Inhalers*
- Liquid medication in leakproof containers
- Homeopathic Remedies
- Suppositories
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- Sharps (e.g. needles and Syringes)*
- Thermometers*
- Controlled substances (e.g. Vicodin, Codeine, Morphine, Fentanyl)*
- IV bags
- Bloody or infectious waste
- Personal care products (e.g. shampoo, toothpaste, soap)
- Empty containers
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Aerosol cans
- Pharmaceutical waste not generated by households (e.g., clinics, pharmacies, hospitals, etc.)
- Radioactive pharmaceuticals
- Vaccines
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* This is a list of generally accepted and unaccepted items, however each take-back site may differ.
How To Return Your Unwanted Medicines
- Gather your unwanted medications and other approved items
- Keep them in their original containers (mark out personal information).
- Bring medications to Green Pharmacy take-back sites or events
- Give medicines to onsite staff.
Forms and FAQ
How To Dispose of Unacceptable Items
Controlled substances are sometimes accepted by local law enforcement or at community take-back events. For hazardous substances, needles/sharps please consult your local Household Hazardous Waste Center or visit www.Earth911.com (1-800-CleanUp) for recycling locations in your area.
If there are no options for safe disposal in your area, please do NOT dispose of medicines into the toilet or sink. Medicines in wastewater cannot be removed by treatment plants, and directly enter our environment. The next best alternative is disposal into the trash. Please follow the Federal Guidelines for Drug Disposal.
Take-Back Events
None scheduled at this time.
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Other Take-Back Programs and Resources
California Programs and Resources
National Programs and Resources*
* Please note, we are working on updating our database of national programs, please check back for updates!
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