Pharmaceuticals

Solid Waste Management Department

Recommendations are:

Remove unused drugs from containers.
Mix with kitty litter and coffee grounds; place in impermeable containers such as a coffee can.
Place containers in trash, to be collected with your regular garbage.

Before placing in the trash, follow these steps:

To avoid accidental or intentional misuse of drugs, treat medications (liquids and pills) by adding water and then salt, ashes, dirt, cat litter, coffee grounds, or another undesirable substance.
Hide all medications in an outer container, such as sealable bag, box or plastic tub to prevent discovery and removal from the trash. Seal the container with strong tape.
Conceal or remove any personal information, including Rx number, on the empty containers by covering it with black permanent marker or duct tape, or by scratching it off.
Dispose of drugs as close to your trash collection day as possible to avoid misuse and/or misdirection.
Do not conceal discarded drugs in food to prevent consumption by scavenging humans, pets or wildlife.