Why Is Proper Medication Disposal Important?
Proper disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medication will protect the environment and ensure medication doesn’t end up in the wrong hands. Improperly discarded medications can pollute our water supply and affect fish and wildlife.
Pill Take Back Day’s
2 days out of ever year Nevada holds “Pill Take Back Day’s” where people from the community can drop off and dispose of their pills or syringes
Upcoming Dates for Pill Take Back Day’s for 2020
TBD
Disposal Methods
Follow these six steps if you are unable to bring your medication to a substation for disposal.
- Collect all expired or unused medications.
- Add liquid medications.
- Add an absorbent product (kitty litter, coffee grounds, etc.).
- Dump all solid medications into a sealable plastic bag.
- Seal or tape bag shut.
- Place sealed bag in trash.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Substation
You can now dispose of your expired medicines at a Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Substation. Disposal is anonymous and drop-off boxes are located inside substations, providing a secure method for disposal.
Walgreens
You can also dispose of your unwanted, unused or expired prescriptions, including controlled substances and over-the-counter medications, at no cost using the safe medication disposal receptacles at Walgreens.
Track-B Syringe Exchage Program
http://harmreductioncenterlv.com/syringe-exchange
Contact Betty Chavez at Bchavez@drugfreelasvegas.org for more locations.
Deterra Disposal Bags
To get Deterra disposal bags contact Betty Chavez at (702) 582-7228 x104.

resource:
https://www.dea.gov/
https://www.fda.gov/