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National Programs and Resources
The following is a list of take-back programs and/or resources available in your area. If your region is unlisted, please consult your local Household Hazardous Waste Center or Water Treatment Agency for more information. We encourage everyone to support safe disposal in their community. Ask your pharmacist or doctor to look into take-back options, and support legislation related to pharmaceutical waste management.
* The Teleosis Institute is working to compile a more thorough listing of national resources, please check back for updates!
National Resources
Drug Take Back Network
Earth911.com
Programs by State
California:
California programs and resources by county click here >>
BayWise
California Integrated Waste Management Board
California Product Stewardship Council
No Drugs Down The Drain Campaign
Delaware:
Medicine Cabinet Cleanout Days
Florida:
Drug Free Collier: Operation Medicine Cabinet
Illinois:
Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
The Compounder Pharmacy
Pontiac Prescription Drug Disposal Program (P2D2)
Chicago Pharmaceutical Collection Program
Will County Hazardous Waste Disposal Program
Indiana:
Monroe County Solid Waste Management District
Kansas:
Saline County Sherriff's Operation Medicine Cabinet
Maine:
Maine Benzodiazepine Study Group
University of Maine, Center On Aging
Michigan:
Washtenaw County Pharmaceutical Take-Back Program
Minnesota:
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)
Missouri:
St. Louis - ARCHS' RXMeds Community Partnership
Schnucks Pharmacies RxMEds Take Back program
New York:
Don’t Flush Your Drugs Campaign
New York Sea Grant
Ohio:
City of Olmsted Falls
Oregon:
Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies
Utah:
Drug Collection for Proper Disposal
Washington:
Clark County
Group Health Cooperative
PH:ARM Medicine Return Program
Northwest Product Stewardship Council
Washington Citizens for Resource Conservation
West Virginia:
Potomac Water Watch Consumer Drug Return Program
Wisconsin:
Manitowoc County Recycling Center
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Do you have a take-back program or resource that should be featured here? We'd like to hear from you. Email Evin Guy, evin@teleosis.org
International Models for Product Stewardship
A number of international programs serve as progressive models for drug take-back solutions, involving support from government and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Australia:
The Australian government funds the Returned Unused Medications (RUM) system.
Canada:
Pharmaceutical companies voluntarily started and continue to fund the British Columbia Medications Return Program.
Europe:
11 European countries participate in pharmaceutical take back programs, serving 90% of European citizens.
Click here to learn more about international programs >>
Take-Back Event Planning Resources
Medicine & Medical Equipment Recycling Resources
In some cases the reuse of inventories of unopened and unexpired medicines (except controlled substances) and medical supplies is allowed. Below are a few organizations involved in reuse:
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