What Can You Take Back?
Properly disposed of the medicines your family use.
Pharmacy and law enforcement take-back programs accept most medicines. However some prescription medicines, like certain pain relievers and stimulants, are controlled substances and can only be returned to law enforcement locations. Find out what you can bring or find a take-back location near you.
How do I dispose of my sharps or other wastes that are not accepted?
Some medical wastes, like sharps and thermometers, should be properly disposed of using the option that's right for each waste. For safe disposal of needles and syringes, ask your pharmacist or contact your local Health Department or call 1-800-RECYCLE (1-800-732-9253). For other wastes that are not accepted, click here to find out what you can do.
What you can bring to a medicine take-back program
YES: Items Accepted | NO: Items Not Accepted |
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Prescription Medicines: Law enforcement locations Pharmacies can accept |
Dispose of these at a |
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NO: Needles/Lancets/Syringes |
Vitamins |
NO: Thermometers |
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NO: Aerosol cans |
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Inhalers |
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Liquid medicines in glass or |
NO: Personal care products |
Medicine samples | NO: Hydrogen Peroxide |
NO: Business waste |