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Safely dispose of prescription drugs

Drug disposal pouches (Deterra bags)

We will mail you Deterra drug disposal bags at no cost. Request a drug disposal pouch.

You can use Deterra bags to safely get rid of medications at home:

1. Put unwanted medication in the bag.
2. Add water, seal and shake.
3. Throw the bag in your trash.

Watch how to use the drug disposal (Deterra) bag

Medicine drop boxes

Get rid of your unused prescription drugs at medicine drop boxes. The drop boxes are available at various sites across the county. You can put your unused prescription drugs in the boxes.

Medicine drop box locations 

Drug take-back events

You can drop off unused prescription drugs and vapes/e-cigarettes with us at events like Drug Take Back Day.

Medical sharps disposal

For information about disposing of medical sharps, click here. 

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