Pharmaceutical Waste Stewardship

Various bottled medicine pills

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

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.

See the Pharmaceutical Waste Stewardship Plan page for more information on the status of the programs.

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Resources and Contact Information

For more information contact: Pharmaceutical and Sharps Unit, PharmaSharps@calrecycle.ca.gov