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How and What to Return

 

 How to Return Your Medicines

     
  1. Gather your unwanted medications. See YES/NO list to find our which items can be returned. Leave items in their original containers. Mark out any personal information if you wish.
  2. Deposit medications into the secure bin marked for medication return.
  3. Bring medications to a participating pharmacy. See list of locations to find a participating pharmacy near you.
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What can you return to the Medicine Return Program for safe disposal?

Return these items in their original containers!

 
 

  Return YES!                            Return No!  
Prescription medications   Narcotics (controlled substances)  
Can Return
 Over-the-counter medications   Can't Return!

Needles

(No used or open syringes/needles)
Can Return
 Medication samples     Can't Return! Thermometers
Can Return Medications for pets   Can't Return! IV bags
Can Return Vitamins   Can't Return! Bloody or infectious waste  
Can Return Medicated ointments/lotions   Can't Return!

Personal care products (non-medicated shampoo, etc)

 Can't Return!
Can Return Inhalers   Can't Return! Business waste  
Can Return

Liquid medication in leak-proof containers (glass ok)

   Can't Return! Empty containers
        Can't Return! Hydrogen peroxide  
       

 

Can't Return!

 

Aerosol cans

Find out what to do with your items that cannot be returned to the Medicine Return Program.