How to use a permanent drug drop box
Before visiting a permanent drug drop box:
Review the medication packaging to see if it offers specific disposal instructions. If no instructions are listed, feel free to dispose of the medication at a permanent drug drop box.
Remove all personal information from the medication packaging. If this is not possible, use a dark marker to cover up your personal information.
After you insert your medications in a permanent drug drop box, check to see that your items made it into the box by opening the slot again to ensure it is empty and not blocked.
Review the medication packaging to see if it offers specific disposal instructions. If no instructions are listed, feel free to dispose of the medication at a permanent drug drop box.
Remove all personal information from the medication packaging. If this is not possible, use a dark marker to cover up your personal information.
After you insert your medications in a permanent drug drop box, check to see that your items made it into the box by opening the slot again to ensure it is empty and not blocked.
What can I bring?Prescription and over-the-counter medications may be disposed of at Drug Take Back Day collection sites, including:
Capsules Creams Inhalers Non-aerosol sprays Ointments Patches Pills Vials Liquids must be in their original container. Pet medications are accepted. Vape pens are accepted with the batteries removed. Other e-cigarette devices are accepted with the batteries removed. These batteries are highly flammable. That's why it is important that the batteries are removed before the pen or device is placed in a collection bin. |
What can't I bring?Aerosol cans
Anything containing blood or a bodily fluid Household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas) Illegal drugs Iodine containing medications Mercury thermometers Personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.) Sharps/syringes Vape pens/e-cigarette devices with a built-in battery that cannot be removed |
