Part of MED-Project’s mission is to reach out to the local community and educate residents about proper disposal of household unwanted medicine.
What items can I dispose of at a kiosk?
Unwanted Medicine Disposal
Accepted: Medication in any dosage form, except for those identified as Not Accepted below, in their original container or sealed bag.
If transferring medications to a sealed bag, please be sure to recycle remaining packaging.
Please separate and remove any items and medication that are not accepted before disposing.
Not Accepted: Herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, cosmetics, other personal care products, medical devices, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, sharps, illicit or illegal drugs, pet pesticide products, animal medicines, biologics (such as insulin).
What should you do with your expired or unwanted medicine?
There are a number of ways to dispose of expired or unwanted medicine.
Medicine helps treat diseases, manages chronic conditions, and improves health and well-being for millions of Americans. It is important that patients take their medicine as prescribed by their health care provider, and as indicated on the label or packaging. It is also important to be sure to store medicine securely to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse by others, especially children.
If you have expired or unwanted medicine, proper disposal is easy.
To protect your privacy, patients are reminded to remove all personally identifiable information on medication labels or packaging before disposing of unwanted medicine.
Disposal of Household Medicine
Medicine Usage
If there are specific instructions on the label, package or package insert, please follow those instructions.
Safe Storage Information
Follow storage instructions as provided on medicine labels and on the information accompanying medicine. Keep medicine in a secure location safely away from people or pets that might come in contact with it. Do not place medicine in the trash or recycling, and never flush down the toilet.
Convenient Locations
To find kiosk sites in your area, visit the Convenient Locations section of www.med-project.org.
Mail Services for Disposal
For more information about mail disposal options, visit the Mail Services for Disposal section of www.med-project.org.
For more information about the MED-Project program, visit www.med-project.org or call 1 (844) MED-PROJECT or 1 (844) 633-7765 (TTY: 711).
