Don't Drug Your Drain: Dispose of Medicines and Personal Care Products Properly
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- December 7, 2021
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Overview
The disposal of medications and personal care products, such as skin and body care items, is becoming a complex environmental issue. Flushing medicines down the toilet, pouring unused liquids down the sink, or tossing these products in the trash can harm people, animals, and the environment. This publication explains how to dispose of these products responsibly. (2 pages)
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