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Federal Law Proposed for Unwanted Meds
Many consumers – even Earth911’s own CEO Barry Monheit – are stumped when trying to determine the most environmentally responsible way to dispose of expired or unused prescription medications: Do you flush them down the toilet or put them in the trash? Is there a local collection center that will safely dispose of the old drugs?
Now Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., is proposing a new way for consumers to conveniently and safely get rid of old medications – to keep the pharmaceuticals from polluting drinking water and ensure they don’t fall into the hands of young people or criminals.
Slaughter introduced new … read more
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Medications
Medications are not recyclable, but many pharmacies will take back medications and government programs will accept anything not considered a controlled substance. Pill containers are sometimes recyclable, but make sure they are clean and labels are removed.
