Medications Disposal

Clear out old meds for safety sake: "Medicine Chest Confusion" can result when leftover or expired pharmaceuticals are stored, sometimes leading to dangerous mix-ups. Or they can get into the wrong hands: medications are a major source of poisoning in young children.
Don't put meds down the toilet or sink! Whether you are on a septic system or municipal water, traces of flushed chemicals can reach the environment. Research shows that neither system removes them completely.
Ask your pharmacist to take them back: Some pharmacies return leftover and expired medications to the manufacturer for proper disposal.
Wrap and Trash: Wrap medication containers in duct tape, followed by several layers of plastic bags, to prevent crushing in the trash truck and contents spilling out. Many people are reluctant to send meds to the landfill for fear they will someday reach the aquifer. But modern landfills are lined, and the leachate is collected and sent to a wastewater treatment plant to remove the harmful compounds.