Getting rid of your unused pesticides or pesticide containers takes time and proper steps. As such, it can take awhile to get to the top of your to-do list. “Pesticide disposal is one of those ...

Many of medication disposal kiosks and drop-off sites are in places you might already visit regularly — like pharmacies, grocery stores and medical centers. Credit: Courtesy of MyOldMeds Independent ...

Question: I saw in the paper that April 26th was a Prescription Take Back Day, but I didn’t get out on Saturday. What do I do with these old medications now? Answer: Thank you for thinking about how ...

Unused or expired medicines lying around at home can get into the wrong hands, leading to accidental poisoning or drug overdose. One study found that between 2000 and 2015, U.S. Poison Control Centers ...

Americans use a lot of prescription meds: 66% of all adults in the U.S.—131 million people—take at least one, according to the Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University. Unfortunately, billions ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AG) – Many Arkansans have unused or expired prescription medications because they are unsure of how to properly dispose of them. Common disposal mistakes include flushing medication ...

Did you know that in 2019 up to 200 pharmaceuticals were detected in the surface water, ground water and drinking water in the U.S., according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With the 4th of July now over, you may be wondering what to do with those used, and unused, fireworks from this year’s celebration. Clark County officials want to remind people ...

MINNEAPOLIS — The arrival of Spring launches many people into cleaning mode. There is important information to know when it comes to cleaning out medicine cabinets. Medications play an important role ...

SHAWANO COUNTY (WLUK) -- State and local law enforcement leaders and health officials gathered in Northeast Wisconsin Tuesday to raise awareness about continued efforts to fight opioid use. "One of ...

Happy Fourth of July! It's time to put out the decorations, get the grill ready, and start planning your mini fireworks show. What might not be on your mind yet is the cleanup that happens after the ...

If you have a stash of unwanted, unused, or expired medicines in a cabinet or drawer somewhere in your home and you don’t know the best way to get rid of them, you’re not alone. A 2021 survey ...