How can I dispose of old or unused medications?
"Don't flush that leftover Medicine" it can cause contamination to Florida's aquatic environment because wastewater treatment systems are not designed to remove many of these medications. To protect the environment, please use these guidelines instead of flushing medications:
1. Keep in the original container. This will help identify the contents if they are accidently ingested.
2. Mark out your name & prescription number for safety.'
3. For pills: add some water or soda to start dissolving. For liquids: add something inedible like cat litter or dirt.
4. Close lid and secure with duct or packing tape.
5. Place the bottle (s) inside an opaque (non see-through) container like a detergent container.
6. Tape the container closed.
7. Hide the container in the trash. Do not put it in the recycle bin.
Information provided by:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard
Tallahassee, FL 32399
850-245-8707