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Medicine, Medication and
Prescription Drug
Proper Disposal Locations
serving
Stockton, Tracy, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, Lathrop, Escalon and San Joaquin
County
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Medications:
Over the counter and prescription
medicine, drugs and medications contain
hazardous substances that can threaten human health and the environment if
improperly disposed. A 2002 study by the United States Geological
Survey found that 80% of our streams are contaminated with prescription
drugs, including steroids and hormones. Help protect our water supply
by properly disposing of unwanted or expired medications.
There is NO COST for San
Joaquin County residents to drop off these materials at the
HHW Facility for proper
disposal.
PLEASE DO NOT PLACE THESE ITEMS IN THE GARBAGE
OR FLUSH DOWN TOILETS OR DRAINS!
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Where Can I Take Them for Proper Disposal?
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Residents
Residents of San Joaquin County can utilize the following resources to
properly dispose of medications:
San Joaquin Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Medications are accepted for free from residents of San Joaquin County
at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility (HHW) located near the Stockton
Airport.
Whenever possible, take
unwanted or expired medications to the HHW Facility for proper disposal (no
controlled substances, please). Click the HHW link for more information.
If you have a
controlled substance
or cannot get to an HHW Facility,
click here for alternate disposal guidelines.
Businesses
Businesses can utilize the following resources to properly
dispose of medications:
San Joaquin Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Small businesses can dispose of medications at the San Joaquin County
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility for a small fee. Conditions
apply, for details click the Business HHW link or CESQG Brochure link below.
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San Joaquin County Department
of Public Works
Solid Waste Division
Last updated 08/27/2010
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