What to do with 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.
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Prescription and Medication Bottles
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Prescription and over-the-counter medication bottles are not recyclable. Animal shelters will occasionally accept empty prescription bottles for donation. They reuse them for animal medications. Always contact first.
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.