The Prescription Drug Take Back Day (2057 Tyler Rd., Ypsilanti 48198) aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

Proper drug disposal is important because it helps protect human health and our environment. Unwanted drugs should not be flushed down the drain.  Medications should be kept secure when in the home to prevent unlawful use and regularly disposed using the steps shared in this video and save a life card.

When drugs are no longer needed, they should be taken to a collection for incineration to destroy the chemicals within them and prevent them from entering the water resources we use for drinking water. If this is not available, follow the instructions provided to dispose of them in the trash.

Chemotherapy drugs are typically not accepted at independently hosted take back locations.  To find safe disposal options for of chemotherapy drugs, contact to your prescribing doctor or dispensing pharmacist.