Medications

Home \| Search \| Departments

    Solid Waste Home Page

Director of Public Works
  Thomas R. Flinn
    1810 East Hazelton Avenue
    Stockton, CA 95205
    (209) 468-3000 Phone
    (209) 468-2999 Fax
    E-mail

   How do I dispose of...

  GENERAL INFORMATION
    Landfill Information
    Refuse Collection

  PROGRAMS/SERVICES
    Household Hazardous Waste
    HHW Facility
    Construction & Demolition
    Oil and Oil Filters
    Beverage Containers (CRV)
    Organics Programs
    Master Gardener Program

BUSINESS
    Business Hazardous Waste
    Landscape Mgmt Program
    Ag Plastic Recycling
    Recycled Materials
    CalMAX

   OTHER
    SJC Ordinance
    Brochures, Forms & Media
    Education
    Kids' Korner
    Links

Medications	Back to Material List

Medications: Over the counter and prescription 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 your 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!
Where Can I Take Them for Proper Disposal?
Residents Residents of San Joaquin County can utilize the following resources to properly dispose of medications: HHW 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 below 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: 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.

HHW Facility		Small Business HHW
HHW Brochure		Small Business HHW Brochure

San Joaquin County Department of Public Works
Solid Waste Division

Last updated 09/30/2009

Contact Webmaster | Site Index | Traduzca esta paginación | Legal and Privacy Information

© San Joaquin County 2002