What to do with unwanted prescriptions and medications
Expired, unwanted, or unused prescriptions and medications are dangerous to have around the house. Many pharmacies and police stations offer free, on-site drop boxes for prescriptions and medications.
Plastic pill bottles
Pill bottles are not recyclable. Some animal shelters will accept them for pet medications.
![Prescription pill bottles](/sites/default/files/2023-10/pill-bottles.jpg)
Where should it go?
Find a recycle spot
Where can you recycle or safely dispose of prescriptions and medications in the greater Kansas City area? Search our database.