Clean out those medicine cabinets and take those expired and no longer needed medications to a collection site for proper disposal. Find a local collection site and what items are not accepted (such as used needles / Sharps and medical devices) at:
Can't make it to a collection site today? Search for a collection site at Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations - Search Utility and drop off your unwanted medications there at your convenience. Typical sites are police stations and pharmacies. Many have drop off bins you can use anonymously.
Live outside the US? Check your local health department for how to dispose of unwanted medication properly and safely.
Take Back Day
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications.
takebackday.dea.gov
Can't make it to a collection site today? Search for a collection site at Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations - Search Utility and drop off your unwanted medications there at your convenience. Typical sites are police stations and pharmacies. Many have drop off bins you can use anonymously.
Live outside the US? Check your local health department for how to dispose of unwanted medication properly and safely.