Types of Products
Pharmaceuticals includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, unused injections and veterinary medications.
Consequences of Improper Disposal
It used to be common practice to flush medications down the toilet. If disposed of incorrectly, active pharmaceutical ingredients can be released into the environment. Improper drug disposal includes washing drugs down sinks, flushing them down toilets, or throwing them away in the trash. Pharmaceutical waste is hazardous and must be properly disposed.
Proper Disposal Options
- Ask your local pharmacy if they have a collection program for pharmaceuticals.
- Ask your doctor if they have a collection program for pharmaceuticals.
- The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has a registry of authorized drug take-back locations, which you can access through the EPA's online locator in the link below: