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.

69% Dispose in trash or drain
43% Throw meds in trash
20% Flush medications
71% Live within 5 miles of drop-off

Take the Pledge

"I pledge to NEVER flush or trash unused medications, and to ALWAYS use safe disposal methods."

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Community Outreach & Education

Engaging with local communities to raise awareness about safe medication disposal and environmental protection through interactive campaigns and educational initiatives.

55+ Seniors Club Awareness Event
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55+ Seniors Club Awareness Event

100+ Seniors attended the event

Awareness Campaign
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Awareness Campaign

Aarav explaining consequences of unsafe disposal

Drop-Off Locations
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Drop-Off Locations

Easy drop-off locations near most US citizens

Safe Disposal Process
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Safe Disposal Process

Demonstrating proper handling and disposal of pharmaceutical waste.

Event Setup
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Event Setup

Aarav is getting ready and members getting settled down to listen to presentation.

Event Booth
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Event Booth

Aarav with event coordinator at his booth

Event Commencement
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Event Commencement

Welcoming Aarav for his presentation

Mail Drop-Off
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Mail Drop-Off

Aarav explaining about convenient ways to request disposal envelops

The Hidden Danger at Home

Improper medication disposal creates serious environmental and public health risks that affect us all.

69%
Dispose meds in TRASH or down the DRAIN
43%
Nationwide throw meds in TRASH
20%
FLUSH unused medications
Most households store EXPIRED medications

Environmental Crisis

The widespread impact of pharmaceutical contamination on our ecosystems and wildlife.

Fish Population Crisis
Fish Population Crisis
Pharmaceuticals cause reproductive failure & intersex traits in fish
Water Contamination
Water Contamination
USGS finds pharmaceuticals widespread in U.S. streams
Wildlife Impact
Wildlife Impact
Documented harm to birds, mammals & aquatic life
Healthcare Waste
Healthcare Waste
5M+ tons produced yearly in U.S. hospitals alone
High Cost
High Cost
$790 per ton to dispose pharmaceutical waste properly
EPA Warning
EPA Warning
Flushing hazardous pharma is BANNED by EPA

The Solution is Here!

Safe, convenient, and responsible medication disposal is closer than you think.

71%

of U.S. residents live within 5 MILES of a permanent collection site

SAFE
CONVENIENT
RESPONSIBLE

Bring your unused meds on Oct 25, 2025 / Apr 25, 2026 / Oct 24, 2026 to any participating location!

Remember: Bring meds in 3 separate bags:
Expired | Non-expired | Pet medications

Drop-Off Locations

Convenient collection sites throughout the community for safe medication disposal.

CVS PHARMACY #09816
3290 Chino Hills Parkway
Chino Hills, CA 91709
CVS/PHARMACY #01520
68-010 Vista Chino
Cathedral City, CA 92234
CVS/PHARMACY #9778
12101 Central Ave
Chino, CA 91710
GRANDVIEW PHARMACY
13768 Roswell Ave #111
Chino, CA 91710
KAISER PERMANENTE #658
3750 Grand Ave, 1st Floor
Chino, CA 91710
RITE AID #6492
15890 Soquel Canyon Pkwy
Chino Hills, CA 91709
SAV-ON PHARMACY #2515
3255 Grand Ave
Chino Hills, CA 91709
SAV-ON PHARMACY #3592
15970 Los Serranos Country Club Dr
Chino Hills, CA 91709
TRUCARE PHARMACY
3110 Chino Ave, Suite 100
Chino Hills, CA 91709
WALGREENS #6438
12490 Central Ave
Chino, CA 91710

Can't Make It to Any Site?

Order a free mail-back envelope for safe and convenient disposal from home.

Order a FREE Mail-Back Envelope!

Safe and secure disposal
Prepaid shipping included
Dispose anytime from home
Available to all CA residents
Order Free Envelope

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