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APPENDIX C: INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL OF MEDICATION & SHARPS <br />Where to Dispose of Unused Medications <br />Pharmacies may offer two types of drug take -back services: on-site collection bins and/or envelopes for <br />mailing back unused medications. To find out if your pharmacy or one near you offers drug collection bins or <br />mail -back envelopes, to search by pharmacy name, city, or zip code click here. <br />What to Do with Used Sharps in California <br />California residents must take sealed containers of used sharps to a drop-off site or arrange a mail -back <br />service. Please check this page for disposal drop-off programs in your area. If there is no program near you, <br />contact your local health department or solid waste department. <br />Step 1— Put used sharps in a strong, plastic container. <br />When tha rnntninnr <br />is 3/4 <br />on, se <br />tape, <br />NOT F <br />not thi <br />Have a needle clipper? When the needle clipper is full, it can be disposed of according to your state or local <br />regulations. More information can be found here. <br />Step 2 — Use the Zip Code search at the top of this page to locate container disposal options <br />near you. <br />Search for local dMPO a( 000M - - zip Co.' Dictante (MU 10 <br />-) <br />Step 3 — Never throw used sharps - loose or in a plastic container - into the trash or toilet, <br />and never recycle. <br />Sharps that retract after use, or are very small, should be disposed of like all other sharps. <br />Most counties in California have sharps disposal programs. Call the program to confirm if there are any <br />container requirements, disposal fees or residency restrictions. Click here for information on pharmaceutical <br />company takeback programs. <br />See disposal locations <br />