Step 6: Take Back Your Meds

About one-third of medicines sold to households in Washington state every year never get used. Follow these tips for proper disposal, and addressing the overall problem:

• Learn about where you can take unwanted medications (external) and how collection can potentially be made easier (external) for the public.
• Find out about the risks (external) from improper storage or disposal of unwanted drugs.
• Visit all of the Take Back Your Meds (external) coalition’s extensive, up-to-date resources, and get updates on their Facebook page (external).
• Call the King County Household Hazards Line at 206-296-4692 if you have more questions.

Thanks to the following organizations for resources used on these pages:
Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County   Washington Toxics Coalition   Take Back Your Meds Coalition   Natural Yard Care program   King County Wastewater Treatment Division

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