Pharmaceuticals

Americans have millions of pharmaceutical and personal care products that are outdated, unwanted, or left-over with few or no viable disposal options.  They resort to flushing or trashing.  Neither of which is an environmentally preferred method of disposal.   In Rusk County, it is easy to dispose of unwanted, expired, or unused medication by bringing them to Cleansweep or by using the MedReturn Drug Collection Unit located in the entrance of the Law Enforcement Center of the Courthouse.  The pharmaceutical collection during Cleansweep accepts prescription or over-the-counter tablets, capsules, syrups, creams, or ointments for disposal. Please try to keep the items in their original containers so they can be easily identified. (Personal information can be blacked out.)  The MedReturn Drug Collection Unit accepts prescription medications and patches, ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples and medications for pets. Neither location will accept radioactive, infectious or blood-tainted items.  Please keep prescription medications away from our children and out of our water supply.