Part of MED-Project’s mission is to reach out to the local community and educate residents about the proper disposal of unwanted household medication.
Safe and Free Medication Disposal. We Make it Easy for You!
What should you do with your expired or unwanted medication?
Medicine helps treat disease, manage chronic conditions, and improve health and well-being for millions of Americans. Adhering to your medication routine means taking your medicine as directed by your healthcare provider or as indicated on the label or packaging—the right dose, at the right time, in the right way. Then, store it securely, and dispose of it safely, to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse by others, including children and pets.
MED-Project programs and services make it safe, free, and convenient for you to dispose of medication.
Use as Directed
Use medication as directed. If there are specific instructions on the label, package, or package insert, please follow those instructions. If you have any questions, ask your health care providers.
Store Securely
Follow storage instructions as provided on medicine labels and the information accompanying the medicine. Keep medications in a secure location, safely away from people or pets.
Dispose Safely
Check your medicine cabinet and remove all expired and unwanted medication. If you do not know if a drug is still safe, check with your pharmacist. Count medication to keep track of amounts. Drop off or mail back expired or unwanted medications for safe disposal.
Disposal of Household Medication
MED-Project provides safe, free, and convenient disposal options for household medications in your community.
Drop Box
Conveniently located drop boxes are available in your area. To find a drop box near you, visit the Find a Location section of med-project.org.
Mail-Back
Mail-back packages are available in your area. All mail-back packages are pre-addressed with postage pre-paid. To order a Mail-back package, visit the Mail-Back section of med-project.org.
MED-Project may have mail-back package distribution or informational sites in your area.
To find out more about the disposal options in your area, visit med-project.org.
To protect your privacy, patients are reminded to remove all personally identifiable information on medication labels or packaging before disposing of unwanted medication.
What items can I dispose of in a drop box?
Please separate and remove any items and medication that are not accepted before disposing.
Accepted: Medications 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.
NOT Accepted: Herbal remedies, vitamins, cosmetics, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, sharps, and illicit drugs.
To learn more about items that are not accepted in your area, visit 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).
For easy-to-use and easy-to-locate medication disposal!
