Oregon - Medicine Disposal Program

Go to the website to find locations, instructions, and more information:
Oregon State - Medicine Disposal Program
What Can I Dispose Of?
Below are general guidelines for the products that will and will not be accepted in drop boxes.
Medicine
To protect your privacy, patients are reminded to remove all personally identifiable information on medication labels or packaging before disposing of unwanted medicine.
Residents may also go to selected locations to request a Mail-Back Package for expired or unwanted medicine.
Accepted
Medications in any dosage form, except for those listed below, in their original container or sealed bag are accepted.
Not Accepted
- Herbal remedies
- Vitamins
- Supplements
- Cosmetics
- Other personal care products
- Emptied Medical devices
- Batteries
- Mercury-containing thermometers
- Sharps
- Illicit drugs
- Pet pesticide products
- Animal medicines
- Biologics
If transferring medications to a sealed bag, please be sure to recycle remaining packaging.
Do not place medicine in the trash or recycling, and never flush them down the toilet.
