Get Rid of Prescription Drugs Safely

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was Saturday, October 28th. If you didn’t get a chance to drop off your unused or expired medications, here’s some information on Colorado’s Household Medication Take-Back Program.

This is a year-round program that allows you to dispose of your unused prescription drugs safely and anonymously and keep them out of the wrong hands. Proper disposal saves lives and the environment.

Accepted Items (some restrictions apply – follow link below):

  • Prescription medications
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Liquid medications
  • Medicated patches
  • Medication samples
  • Medicated ointments
  • Vitamins
  • Pet medications

For a complete list of what is accepted, what’s not accepted and drop off locations near you, please follow this link.