Medicine Take Back Locations
Type in your zip code below to search a national database of medicine drop off locations. For additional information visit our National Resources page.
If you are interested in hosting a take-back location, please contact Teleosis about becoming a Green Pharmacy Partner.
How to dispose of pharmaceuticals
How To dispose of Unwanted Medicines |
Items Accepted*
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- Gather expired, left-over medications and supplements.
- Pour all pills into a sealable plastic bag. Keep ointments and liquids in their original containers.
- Bring unwanted medications to a medicine take-back site (we recommend that you call the site before bringing items for disposal).
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- Prescription medications (except controlled e.g. Vicodin, Codeine)
- Vitamins and supplements
- Medicated ointments, lotions, creams
- All over-the-counter medications
- Medication samples
- Pet Medications
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* This is a list of generally accepted and unaccepted items, however each take-back site may differ.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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