Pharmaceutical and Sharps Waste Stewardship

 

California has industry-run statewide stewardship programs that provide safe and convenient disposal options for pharmaceutical and home-generated sharps waste at no cost to the consumer.

 

Program News

  • On September 27, 2024, The Drug Takeback Solutions Foundation submitted revised 2023 annual reports for covered drugs and home-generated sharps waste.
  • On September 20, 2024, CalRecycle approved significant changes to MED-Project’s stewardship plan for home-generated sharps waste.
  • On July 31, 2024, CalRecycle issued Notices to The Drug Takeback Solutions Foundation regarding disapproval of its 2025 annual program budgets (covered drugs | sharps).
  • On July 29, 2024, CalRecycle issued Notices to The Drug Takeback Solutions Foundation regarding disapproval of its 2023 annual reports (covered drugs | sharps).

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Where and How Do I Dispose of Pharmaceuticals?

To find disposal drop-off locations or obtain mail-back supplies, visit medtakebackcalifornia.org or call (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322.

How Do I Dispose of Home-Generated Sharps Waste?

To order a free sharps waste container with mail-back materials, visit sharpstakebackcalifornia.org or call (844) 4-TAKE-BACK or (844) 482-5322.

This page is not intended to provide legal determinations or contain a comprehensive list of legal requirements.