Frequently Asked Questions

MED-Project is the entity implementing the Product Stewardship Plan, including the education and outreach programming. Residents can get more information about what is in their area by visiting our website at med-project.org.

If you are having a medical emergency, contact emergency medical services immediately by dialing 911.

If you think you have ingested something poisonous, contact emergency services immediately. Please dial 911 or contact your local poison control center.

If you believe your pet may have ingested human or animal medication not intended for consumption by your pet, please contact your veterinarian or local animal poison control hotline.

1. Wash the exposed area right away with water and soap or use a skin disinfectant (antiseptic) such as rubbing alcohol or hand sanitizer.
2. Seek immediate medical attention by calling your physician or local hospital.

Follow these same instructions if you get blood or other bodily fluids in your eyes, nose, mouth, or on your skin. For more information on viruses and needle-stick prevention, visit the Food and Drug Administration website.

California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) provides information regarding Proposition 65. Information can be accessed via OEHHA’s Proposition 65 web site.

MED-Project is providing disposal locations throughout your community.

Please direct all questions regarding your medication and sharps to your healthcare provider.

You should follow any storage instructions provided by your healthcare provider and any written instructions provided with your medication or listed on its packaging.

In addition, many government agencies provide information regarding the safe storage of medication. Possible sources include the National Institutes of Health’s information page and the Center for Disease Control’s information page.

Please visit our website (med-project.org) for more information about items that can be disposed of in your area.

Please remove all personal and identifying information from labels and/or packaging before disposal of expired or unwanted household medication.

There will be no fee for the disposal of your unwanted household medication or sharps through the MED-Project program.

Do not place medication in the trash, recycling, or green waste container, and never flush them down the sink or toilet.

Several government agencies provide information regarding safe disposal of medication. Please refer to the FDA’s website for more information: “Consumer Updates: How to Dispose of Unused Medicines”.

Several government agencies provide information regarding safe disposal of sharps. Please refer to the FDA’s website (“Needles and Other Sharps (Safe Disposal Outside of Health Care Settings)”).

The following disposal options and sequence should be considered when disposing of expired or unwanted household medication and sharps:

Medicine and Sharps Usage: If there are any specific instructions for disposal on the label, package or package insert, please follow those instructions. For more information, please visit the Medicine & Sharps Usage section of our website.

Safe Storage: 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 medicines securely to prevent accidental ingestion or misuse by others, especially children. For more information, please visit the Safe Storage Information section of our website.

Convenient Locations: Community drop box sites allow residents to bring expired or unwanted medicines to free and convenient locations for proper disposal. For more information, please visit the Convenient Locations section of our website.

Mail-Back Packages: Mail-Back services may be available to residents upon request. For more information, please visit the Mail-Back section of our website.

For more information, please call 1-844-MED-PROJECT.