Items that can or cannot be accepted

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Can be accepted:

• Prescription medications, including prescribed controlled substances (DEA Schedule II– V).
• Over-the-counter medications.
• Liquid medications (small amounts in original, non-leaking containers).
• Medicated patches (Used Fentanyl and Duragesic® patches are extremely hazardous. They may be folded in half, sticky-side together, and flushed down the toilet.)
• Medication samples.
• Medicated ointments.
• Vitamins.
• Pet medications.
• Unused drug injection cartridges, e.g. unused EpiPens® and insulin pens (must be unused with needle still protected inside).
• Unused inhaler canisters, e.g. Advair®, Spiriva®, ProAir® and Ventolin® (must be unused, no empty canisters or unneeded plastic holders/mouth pieces).

Cannot be accepted:

• Marijuana.
• Illicit drugs (e.g. DEA Schedule I drugs like heroin, LSD, etc).
• Needles, syringes, and other sharps.
• Chemotherapy drugs.
• Medical tools and supplies.
• Bloody or infectious waste.
• Personal care products.
• Thermometers.
• Empty containers.
• Medication wastes generated by health care facilities, including nursing homes.