Pharmaceutical Disposal
HOUSEHOLD PHARMACEUTICAL DISPOSAL PROGRAM
Medications may be properly disposed by taking them to the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center located at 5350 2nd ST NW (south of Montano Road on 2nd Street behind the Gerald Cline Memorial Police Substation).
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
(505) 823-4200
What’s Not Accepted:
- Liquids, injectables or syringes.
- Chemo or medical waste.
- Inhalers or other personal care items.
For more information call the Metropolitan Forensic Science Center at (505) 823-4200 or visit the EPA Management of Hazardous Waste Parmaceuticals website.
MEDICATIONS MAY ALSO BE DISPOSED AT ANY OF THE SIX AREA APD COMMAND SUBSTATIONS, INCLUDING THE JAMES DWYER MINI-SUBSTATION AND THE OLD TOWN MINI-SUBSTATION.
Hours of Operation for all Stations
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
TRASH DISPOSAL
Other prescriptions should be disposed in your regular trash following the steps below:
- Pour medication into a sealable plastic bag. If medication is a solid (pill, liquid capsule, etc.), crush it and add water to dissolve it.
- Add an absorbent material such as kitty litter, sawdust, coffee grounds to the plastic bag.
- Seal the plastic bag and place into the trash.
- Protect yourself by destroying all identifying information from medical containers before disposing.