How Do I Dispose?

You can help properly dispose of expired or unused medications by using the MEDS method of disposal.

  • Mix medications with something gross
    • Take pills out of original containers and place in resealable bag
    • Crush pills
    • Mix pills with cat litter, dirt, used cooking oil, coffee grounds, etc. and toss the substance in your outdoor trash.
  • Extra pills need to be locked up
    • If you need to keep your pills, lock them up
  • Drop meds off at an approved disposal site
  • Soak meds to dissolve
    • Mix any liquid medications
    • Mix with small amount of water to dissolve
    • Seal container and dispose of in outdoor trash

Source:ONDCP Guidelinesdon't flush

Be sure to remove labels with personal information from original medication containers and recycle containers appropriately.

Utah County Drop Box Sites

Disposal Outside of Utah County

DO NOT POUR!! DO NOT FLUSH!! It was once suggested to flush these medications down the toilet or sink. We now know that some of these substances can be bad for our environment. The drugs are not removed by sewage treatment plants or septic tanks and may enter surface and ground waters or soils.

 

Utah County Health DepartmentUtah County Division of Substance AbuseIHC logo
Utah Department of HealthUtah Department of Environmental QualityOffice of National Drug Control Policy

 

 

Disposal
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Other guidelines for disposal