Notice: MCWEC does not provide waste disposal service. You must contact these organizations directly.
Flushing your unused medication or pouring it down the drains adds a myriad of chemical substances to municipal wastewater. In Marion County, Indiana, residents can take unused or unwanted medications to permanent drop off sites at select pharmacies and police departments. In Indiana, use the Department of Justice finder or Safe.pharmacy to find a safe place to dispose of old or unused drugs near you.
But be sure to check if the location accepts the medications you plan to take (controlled substances, syringes, liquid medications, etc).
Organize your own Take-Back Event
Additionally, businesses can organize special take back events in their communities to keep these chemicals from accidental ingestion and out of the water supply. The Indianapolis Department of Public Works also holds medication drop-off services in conjunction with some household hazardous waste recycling events.
