Don't Flush Your Meds

Medication Disposal Locations:

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Meds & Sharps Disposal Directory

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Controlled Substances:

Most Common Medications

Complete List By Chemical Name

Controlled Substances Disposal Guidelines:

Federal Recommendations

State Board of Pharmacy

To prevent misuse and keep medications from entering our waterways, please dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications responsibly. Flushing unused or expired medications down the sink or toilet can pollute the environment.

Proper disposal is easy!

Check for local take-back events, such as with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Check with your local Household Hazardous Waste Facility for a disposal program.
- Sacramento County - North Area Recovery Station
  (916) 875-5555
  controlled substances: see Federal Recommendations
- City of Folsom - HazMat Division
  (916) 355-8367 (Select Option 2) - Free Pickup Available
  controlled substances: Folsom Police Department
- City of Sacramento
  The City of Sacramento does not accept pharmaceuticals as a part of their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program. However, as a resident of Sacramento County, you are eligible to dispose of your pharmaceuticals and other HHW at a County Facility. To review the list of acceptable materials at the City of Sacramento facility, visit the City of Sacramento's HHW Program website.
- City of Citrus Heights
  The City of Citrus Heights is currently serviced by Allied Waste Services. Allied Waste does not accept pharmaceuticals as a part of their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program. Citrus Heights residents are advised to follow the Federal Recommendations. To review the list of acceptable materials, visit the Allied Waste HHW Program for the City of Citrus Heights website. To check the dates of the HHW events, visit the City of Citrus Heights Waste Management and Recycling website.
- Yolo County - Yolo County Landfill
  Free Pickup Available for Seniors and Disabled
  - West Sacramento (916) 617-4590
  - Yolo County (530) 666-8856
  controlled substances: local police station
Check with your local pharmacy for mail-back options.
- The next time you visit your local pharmacy, ask the pharmacist if they have mail-back envelopes for medications.

Have questions or need more information on disposal options? Call our "Don't Flush Your Meds" hotline at (916) 875-9393 or e-mail at dontflushyourmeds@sacsewer.com !