The Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) is hosting a Medication Disposal Event at the Capitol in downtown Lansing on Tuesday, September 12th from 10:30am-1:30pm. This is an opportunity for residents to safely and responsibly dispose of their unwanted, unused or expired medications.

Here are some of the medications that ARE and ARE NOT accepted:

Acceptable Items:

  • Controlled substance medications/narcotics
  • Eye drops
  • Inhalers
  • Insulin
  • Medicated ointments/lotions
  • Medication samples
  • Medications from individuals/households
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Pet medications
  • Prescription medications
  • Vitamins/supplements

Items Not Accepted:

  • Hazardous pharmaceuticals
  • Hazardous materials
  • Injectables
  • Medical/infectious waste
  • Medications from hospitals/health facilities
  • Needles/syringes

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