I perused the medicine cabinet today and realized that many of the prescriptions and over the counter medicines in there had expired. I found myself in a quandry because the containers are recyclable, but there's no way that I would simply toss loose medicine into the trash - and endanger anyone who might come in contact with it - in an effort to recycle. We're in a coastal community, so I also feared that the outdated medications might make there way into the runoff waters that flow into the ocean. I searched online and found that the federal government and Environmental Protection Agency suggest taking the medication out of the container and wrapping it in something unwanted such as coffee grounds or kitty litter.
If you are in California you may use this site to determine your next county Safe Disposal Day.
Also, the nationwide chain pharmacy Walgreens used to offer safe disposal days, but I have not yet gotten a response as to whether these are still offered. Will update when I am certain.
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