Want to reduce pharmaceutical drug waste in NYC?

See this flyer to learn about the dangers of pharmaceutical waste and how New Yorkers can safely dispose of drugs and plastic pill bottles.

Have unused or expired pharmaceuticals or “sharps”?

Please never dispose of pharmaceuticals by flushing them in the toilet, pouring them down the drain, and or putting them in the garbage.

Rather, dispose of unwanted pharmaceuticals at a safe disposal event or visit the NY State Department of Conservation’s website or this ArcGIS-driven page to find a safe disposal pharmacy or police station near you.

You can also find safe disposal sites for used needles or other "sharps” by entering your zip code into this map.

Are you a pharmacy?

You can save money and protect the environment by joining two programs:

• Collect unused and unwanted pharmaceuticals from the public.

• Return or sell back unsold and expired medications to a Reverse Distributor.