How to dispose of unwanted medications... Did you know that there is a proper way to dispose of out of date and unwanted medications? Remove the unused medication from its original container and place it in a sealable plastic bag such as a baggie or sandwich bag, mix with an undesirable substance such as used coffee grounds, kitty litter, or other pet waste and place the bag in your normal household trash. Dispose of the trash as you would other household garbage. This will insure the medication is disposed of safely in an environmentally engineered and protective landfill. It is important that you do NOT flush unused medications down a toilet or sink! For more information on waste disposal issues, contact Metro Public Works at 862-8750. Best, Julie Berbiglia Education Specialist Metro Beautification & Environment Commission A Division of Metro Public Works
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