Old expired medications

Where do I take old 'Dated' medications for disposal? I tried to take to a pharmacy and was told they are accounted for meds provided to the customer and those thrown away.
I know I cannot place in for the garbage/trash. Certainly not flush in the toilet.
ANYONE?

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hlpflwthat · M

You are SO RIGHT, Carla. Don't flush meds. They are not broken down in our sewage systems and can have unintended consequences.

I'd check with your county human services. They can likely point you toward proper disposal. They do drop-offs couple times annually here.

bigjohndl · 70-79, M

They break down in you body with a lot less water. The ppm of them being in a sewage system are so minute they cannot even be measured. Even hospitals and nursing homes flush them. Better than they be disposed of where others could get access to them.

Carla1951 · 70-79, F

Found this... http://www.wikihow.com/Dispose-of-Medication
NEVER flush

bigjohndl · 70-79, M

Interesting that they think it will get into groundwater but no concern about mixing with kitty litter where it could contaminate your cat. Or disguise them and throw them away? Here they separate the trash for recycling and burning. Good possibility that they could fall into the hands of the people who separate the trash for recyclables. Many locales have laws against throwing prescribed medicine away in the trash.

Carla1951 · 70-79, F

@bigjohndl: first off I don't reuse my cat litter. It goes in the trash. Still I am aware the trash is not the best place for medications. I will try again to take to the Police Dept and seek their knowledge. I might even luck out and have them call around in my behalf.