Do you have expired or unwanted prescription or non-prescription drugs that you want to dispose of without rinsing them down the drain?

El Paso County provides a free service to help you dispose of your old medications and other hazardous household substances. Click on this link www.elpasoco.com and follow the instructions given there.

Another accepted method of disposal is to follow these specific guidelines:

1.       Remove your unused medication from its original container and place the medication in a water tight container.

2.       Add a small amount of warm water, just enough water to make the medication dissolve into a paste.

3.       Add a small amount of an undesirable substance such as soap, coffee grounds, kitty litter or even dirt to the mix to foul any taste that may attract pets or other animals.

4.       When all of the previous directions are completed, place the container into a bag, tie it, and place it in your normal trash receptacle for collection.

Please DO NOT flush unused medication down the drain; it can end up polluting the soil and ground water.