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DON'T RUSH TO FLUSH



This program, developed and administered by the California Product Stewardship
Council, has the goal of increasing the disposal of unwanted medicines across
the state of California.


FIND A BIN
HOW IT WORKS
WHAT GOES IN
 

Bin Drop-Off Locations

 

To find a location, click on the expand icon (in the top right of the map
below), then click on the search icon (magnifying glass in the upper left
corner), type in your address, and then press enter.  Zoom in or out to see more
locations near you.  NOTE:  If you're viewing this site from a mobile device,
please manipulate the image below using your finger to see the components
referenced in the instructions above.



 
 

How does it work?



Follow these 3 easy steps:

 1. At home, remove pills and other solid medications from their containers and
    consolidate in a clear plastic zipper bag. Keep liquid and cream medication
    tightly sealed in their original containers. (NOTE – keep medications in
    their child-proof container until just prior to drop off).

 2. Remove, mark out, or otherwise obscure personal information from solid and
    liquid/cream medication containers to protect your personal information.
    Recycle containers for solid medications in your household recycling.

 3. Bring zipper bag and any liquids/creams to a Don’t Rush to Flush location
    and place in the bin – It’s that easy!

 

Note: Medications should remain in the original child-proof container until just
prior to drop-off.

What goes in the Don't Rush to Flush bins?



What can I put in the bin?

 * Prescription medications – only certain locations accept Schedule II to V
   Controlled Substance medications. Please check the bin locations map for
   information about what types of medications each site can accept.

 * Over-the-counter medications

 * Medicated ointments and lotions (leave tightly sealed in original containers)

 * Pet medications

 

Note:  Schedule II to V Controlled Substance medications are prescribed
medications that are strictly regulated because they have a high potential for
abuse and/or can cause harm when ingested by the wrong person. To check if your
medication is a controlled substance, please check this short list or
this complete list.

 

What can't I put in the bin?

 * Illegal (Schedule I) Controlled Substances (e.g. marijuana, heroin, LSD,
   etc.)

 * Medical Sharps and Needles (hypodermic needles, syringes, auto injectors,
   infusion sets, connection needles/sets, and lancets)

 * Auto-injectors (e.g. EpiPen®)

 * Iodine-containing medications

 * Mercury Thermometers

 * Radiopharmaceuticals

 * Chemotherapy or cytotoxic medications

 * Compressed cylinders or aerosols (e.g. asthma inhalers) NOTE:  Check signage
   on the med bin and local rules of the disposal/incinerator operator as they
   may allow inhalers to be put into bins.

 * Vitamins and dietary supplements

 * Business medical waste (e.g. company representative’s product samples, waste
   from hospitals, clinics, and doctor’s, dentist’s, and veterinarian’s
   practices)

 * Thermometers

 

 

General Reference Information

 * Typical bin size details



 

What if I want to learn more about the DHCS California Drug Take-Back Program?



Click here for more information.



 

What if I have additional questions?



We encourage you to reach out to us via email (info@calpsc.org).








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California Product Stewardship Council

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Don’t Rush to Flush is administered by the California Product Stewardship
Council. It was developed by the California Product Stewardship Council, in
conjunction with The Rose Foundation, local government agencies, and other
partners.

The Don’t Rush to Flush campaign was initiated on May 10, 2013.

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