Why Safe Medication Disposal Matters
Every year, millions of Americans improperly dispose of unused medications by flushing them down toilets or throwing them in the trash. This seemingly harmless act has devastating consequences for our environment, wildlife, and water systems.
Pharmaceuticals that enter our water systems can't be completely filtered out by wastewater treatment plants. They accumulate in streams, rivers, and lakes, causing reproductive failure in fish, behavioral changes in wildlife, and potential long-term health impacts on humans.
The solution is simple: safe disposal at authorized collection sites. National Take Back Day provides a convenient, anonymous way to dispose of medications properly and protect our environment.
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"I pledge to NEVER flush or trash unused medications, and to ALWAYS use safe disposal methods."
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Environmental Crisis
The widespread impact of pharmaceutical contamination on our ecosystems and wildlife.
The Solution is Here!
Safe, convenient, and responsible medication disposal is closer than you think.
of U.S. residents live within 5 MILES of a permanent collection site
Drop off your unused medications year-round at any participating location!