Accepted and Prohibited Items
Items Accepted in the Program:
Prescriptions:
- Liquid medications (in leak-proof containers)
- Medicated ointment, lotions, or drops
- Pills in any packaging (glass bottles, plastic containers, plastic bags, etc.)
- Over-the-counter medications Liquid medications (in leak-proof containers)
- Pet medications
Items Not Accepted in the Program:
- Blood sugar equipment
- Sharps/needles*
- Illegal drugs & narcotics (although police will accept these items if placed in the container)
- Thermometers*
- IV bags
- Bloody or infectious waste
- Personal care products (shampoo, lotions, etc) safe At-Home Disposal
*These items can be disposed of safely at one of Solid Waste Management's Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collection Sites.
