Unwanted Medications—A Present Danger

What’s in your medicine cabinet? Did you know that pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) can be dangerous for the environment if improperly disposed?

Pharmaceuticals have a shelf-life just like any other product. Eventually they all become unwanted.

To be eco-friendly, remember these two steps:

1. Properly store your meds until you are ready to dispose of them
2. Take them to a collection event instead of putting them in the trash or down the drain

Proper treatment and disposal of medications is important for both your health and the environment.