Safe Disposal of Unused Medication

On September 29, 2012, the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Department of Justice, will coordinate a collaborative effort with state and local law enforcement agencies to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation’s medicine cabinets. Collection activities will take place from 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. at sites established throughout the country. To find out more, visit the Take Back page.

• Disposal of Unused Medicines: What You Should Know
• Medicines Recommended for Disposal by Flushing
• How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
• Medication Disposal: Questions and Answers
• Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs (ONDCP) [PDF - 117KB]