For a variety of reasons, you may have prescription or over-the-counter medications that were not used. When it’s time for disposal, do not flush them down the toilet unless the medication guide that comes with the medication says to flush them. (Some medications such as pain-killer patches are dangerous to people if not disposed immediately.) Medication that is flushed down a toilet or sink can get into streams, rivers, groundwater, and the ocean. Although some studies show that the small amounts that enter the environment are not harmful, it’s still better to keep these substances out of the environment. There are also safety concerns with casual disposal of unused medications, because a child or pet may ingest them. So, what can we do with these unneeded medications? The two links below contain useful information on a federal drug take-back program in the US, but also provide information on how to safely dispose of medication in a landfill.
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