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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!

California:
Click here for programs and resources by county

Illinois:
Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable
Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant
The Compounder Pharmacy

Indiana:
Monroe County Solid Waste Management District

Maine:
Maine Benzodiazepine Study Group
University of Maine, Center On Aging

Massachusetts:
Product Stewardship Institute

Missouri:
St. Louis - ARCHS' RXMeds Community Partnership

Ohio:
City of Olmsted Falls

Oregon:
Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies

Tennessee:
Dispensary of Hope

Washington:
Clark County
Group Health Cooperative
PH:ARM Medicine Return Program
Northwest Product Stewardship Council
Washington Citizens for Resource Conservation

Wisconsin:
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources




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


Please Endorse the Athens Declaration, an international movement towards safe disposal!
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