Medication Disposal Containers

If plastic it can be recycled wherever plastic containers are accepted.

Medication disposal containers.

Liquids must be placed in a sealed plastic bag e g. Pill pouch bags pack of 400 3 x 2 75 bpa free poly bag disposable zipper pills baggies daily am pm travel medicine organizer storage pouches best clear reusable with write on labels. Place place the mixture in a container such as a sealed plastic bag. Throw throw the container in your household trash.

Medications should be in their original containers when placed into the takeaway envelope. Read and follow any disposal instructions that come with the medication. Unless the instructions say to do so don t flush unused medications or pour them down a sink or drain. Do not store your medicine in a place where it will be exposed to heat light or moisture as they can all cause the medicine to deteriorate.

Setting a new industry benchmark for pharmaceutical waste disposal and eliminating the purchase of pharmaceutical waste containers the daniels pharmasmart range of reusable pharmaceutical waste containers are the most advanced security designed systems in the united states for the collection of pharmaceutical waste and medications. Element mds medication disposal system 1 ea. If glass it can usually be recycled with curbside recycling programs. Home tests monitoring canes crutches scooters air.

These containers can be plastic or glass. Before disposing remove all personal information from the label and clean out any remaining medication. Keep all medication containers out of reach of children even if they have safety caps. Subject to available funding the illinois epa provides disposal of medications collected from residents at partnering collection sites across the state.

To apply to participate in the medication collection program for the state fiscal year beginning july 1 2018 submit an application to epa recycling illinois gov. A zip locked bag before being placed inside the envelope. Unused medications may sometimes also be returned to authorized sites including hospitals pharmacies and law enforcement locations. Takeaway medication recovery system unused medication disposal postage paid by sharps compliance inc.

This makes the medicine less appealing to children and. Recommended medication disposal procedures mix mix medicines do not crush tablets or capsules with an unpalatable substance such as dirt cat litter or used coffee grounds.