Safe Medication Disposal

GOT DRUGS?

The Office of Community Health now features a Safe Medication Disposal Box in the lower level of the Senior Center! A free medication disposal drop-off for EVERYONE.

Got old meds? Dispose of them safely through us!

NO:

• No Liquid Medication
• No Needles or Syringes
• No Drug Paraphernalia 
• No Loose pills (keep pills inside container or a baggie)
• No Residency requirement

*Liquids can be disposed of at participating Walgreens locations. Find a site here.

Why is safe medication disposal important?

- Reduces the risk of medication abuse. Less drugs on the street mean less chance for medication abuse.

- Protects the environment. Medication reside is harmful to water systems and their local environment. Antibiotics, mood stabilizers and hormones have recently been found in the water supply of 46 million Americans. 

- Reduces the risk of accidental poisoning. Small children or seniors with memory issues may accidently get ahold of old medication. 

Dispose RX 

The Office of Community Health also offers Dispose RX packets. This free service is only available to Hanover Township Residents. 

DisposeRx at-home medication disposal packets are comprised of materials that are FDA-approved for oral medications and provide a simple, convenient and effective solution for the disposal of unused or expired medications. The active ingredient in the medication is chemically and physically sequestered in a polymer gel when water and the DisposeRx powder are added to a prescription vial and shaken. Patients can use the patented product with pills, tablets, capsules, liquids and powders and can then throw away the vial in the household trash.

Contact the office at (630) 483-5665 with any questions. 

To learn more, visit https://www.disposerx.com/products/