Do You Need To Know How To Dispose Of Expired Medications In Maryland? Expert Answers And Solutions From Secure Waste.
If you have questions about medication disposal, rest assured—we’re excited to help! In Maryland, medication use is at an all-time high, and I understand the importance of this topic. Often, we don’t finish our prescriptions or find that some medications expire. It’s essential to recognize that leftover medications can affect our well-being and the environment. That’s why Secure Waste offers a variety of thoughtful options for you to consider. Thank you for taking the positive step toward safely disposing of and recycling your expired and unused medication in Montgomery County, Maryland. Together, we can make a difference!
Before diving into how to dispose of expired medications through the regular waste stream in Maryland, let’s explore some wonderful, eco-friendly alternatives we can consider together!
Got unwanted or expired medicine? Don’t just toss it aside! We take those off your hands and treat them as trash. Let’s keep our communities safe and declutter your space at the same time!
Special disposal of household hazardous waste is not necessary in Montgomery County.
- Place unwanted or expired medication into a sealable plastic bag or other empty container to prevent liquid medications from leaking.
- Mix with kitty litter, coffee grounds, or sawdust. (Liquid medications can be solidified using kitty litter or sawdust.)
- Seal the bag and/or container.
- Put the medication bag and/or container into your regular household trash.
- Remove the label with the patient’s name from the original medicine vial or bottle.
- Place the empty plastic vial or bottle in your blue recycling bin. Empty aerosol inhalers can also be recycled in your recycling bin.
These municipalities have permanent drop-off sites:
Please do not dispose of medicine by pouring it down the drain or into a toilet unless the label or patient instructions specifically advise this.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommends that a tiny list of potent narcotic pain relievers and other controlled substances should be disposed of by flushing them down the toilet if these drugs cannot be disposed of through a drug take-back program. View the current FDA list.
