Drop Off Items
Accepted Items:
- Controlled Substances (ONLY at participating law enforcement agencies);
- Prescription and over-the-counter medications;
- Medication samples;
- Veterinary/Pet medications;
- Vitamins;
- Medicated ointments & lotions
- Inhalers;
- Epi-Pens (unused)
- Liquid medications stored in glass or other leak-proof containers.
Not Accepted:
- IV bags;
- Bloody or infectious wastes;
- Personal care products;
- Hydrogen Peroxide (<3% can be poured down sink);
- Empty containers;
For a list of medication return sites in Pierce County (click here).
For more information on medication return programs throughout Washington State, or for information on pharmaceutical product stewardship efforts go to www.MedicineReturn.com.
Contact the Health Department at (253) 798-6429 if you have any questions.
Last Updated: Jun 28, 2010 2:44 PM