Prescription Drug Safety
Local Medication Disposal Bins
Do you have expired, unused or unwanted medications? These pharmacies have bins that can take unused or expired medications. They accept controlled substances, like prescription painkillers. These bins help keep communities, waterways and wildlife safe. Call DHHS Healthy Communities for more information.
Directions:
- Remove medications from containers
- Place them in sealed or zipped plastic bags
- Drop them into the bin
- Do not drop off sharps (needles, syringes, Epi Pens).
Safely dispose of medications at the following locations:
Arcata Police Department
736 F St.
Arcata, CA 95521
707-822-2428
Barnes Arcata Family Drug
1080 G St.
Arcata, CA 95521
707-822-2496
Eureka Police Department
604 C St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-441-4060
Green's Pharmacy
906 Main St.
Fortuna, CA 95540
707-725-4431
Lima's Professional Pharmacy
2097 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-441-8500
Humboldt County
Sheriff's Office
826 Fourth St.
Eureka, CA 95501
707-445-7251
Palco Pharmacy
113 Main St.
Scotia, CA 95565
707-764-3591
Ring's Pharmacy
362 Main St.
Ferndale, CA 95536
707-786-4511
Willow Creek Pharmacy
39050 U.S. Highway 299
Willow Creek, CA 95573
530-629-3144
Medication Safety Resources
An increasing avenue for abuse stems from kids accessing unlocked medicine cabinets in their own homes. Reducing adverse consequences from alcohol and other drug use involves separating those at risk from the means to harm themselves. Additional community and online resources include: