To find a list of participating drop-off event locations in Franklin County, visit the DEA website.
To safely dispose of leftover pharmaceuticals from the home, the best option is to take them to a pharmaceutical drop-off location or a temporary collection event. There are many pharmaceutical drop-off locations available in central Ohio that can be located using the links and search button below.
Unused medicine that is left in the home creates a high risk of accidental overdose and illegal abuse if not properly disposed. Flushing medication down the toilet can contribute to water contamination and therefore is not recommended.
Pro tip
The SWACO Recycling Convenience Center will accept all empty prescription pill bottles (prescription pill bottles of any color, with or without labels, and lids too).
ATTENTION
- Only pills and other solid prescriptions, such as patches, can be disposed of at collection sites.
- Sharps are not accepted, but can be disposed of at several publicly available collection locations.
HELPFUL WEB SITES
- Safe Pharmacy – National Assocation of Boards of Pharmacy.
- RxDrugDropBox.org
- U.S DEA Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations Search Tool
