Household Medication Disposal Event On Sept. 29, 438 people visited one of our collection sites to safely dispose of unneeded medications:
613.5 pounds of medications were collected, including 20,700 doses of controlled substances. In addition, we were able to separate much of the paper and plastic packaging for recycling. Thank you to the community, to our volunteers, and to businesses that supported this effort. No date has been scheduled for another event. But visit one of our permanent medication drop boxes, available year round at a location near you, to get rid of medicines safely. details |
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Event details (poster) Event details (small handout)
FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions What is involved? Volunteer form (word) (pdf)
Why participate? Event sponsors Volunteer safety information
Year round drop boxes - schedules & locations
Tompkins pharmacies & their medication take-back policies
Why do we need pharmaceutical disposal management?
Pharmaceutical Waste Product Stewardship
Information prepared by Wisconsin group including info on proposed legislation in New York State
For more information, click on the links above, call 2-1-1, or email: egottlieb@cityofithaca.org
Totals to date: |
6 events |
5,994 lbs. |
Related information:
Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste