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Household Medication Disposal

  • Basics
  • Safe Storage of Medicines in the Home
  • What to Do with Unwanted Household Medicines
  • Safe Needle Disposal for Households
  • For Retail Pharmacies, Hospitals, and Clinics with Take-Back Kiosks
  • For Law Enforcement Agencies
  • For Community Organizations that Sponsor Collections
  • For Hospitals, Pharmacies, and other Businesses with Unwanted Medicines
  • Frequent Questions About Collected Household Medicines
  • Map of Commercial Waste Combustors in the U.S.
  • Guidance and Relevant Websites
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Last updated on March 28, 2025
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