Safe Medication Disposal Sites
NEVER flush medications down the drain - it harms our rivers and treatment plant
FREE and ANONYMOUS locations in Newberg:
| Safeway Pharmacy | 1140 N. Springbrook Road, Newberg, OR 97132 |
| Virginia Garcia Newberg Clinic Pharmacy | 2251 East Hancock Street, Suite 103, Newberg, OR 97132 |
| Providence Newberg Medical Center | 1001 Providence Drive, Newberg, OR 97132 |
| City of Newberg Public Safety Building (main lobby) | 401 E Third Street, Newberg, OR 97132 |
Request a free Oregon State Medproject® mail in envelope here or find a drop off box in other communities click here
ACCEPTED ITEMS: Expired or unwanted prescriptions, over-the-counter, vitamins/supplements, or pet medication. DO NOT BRING: Intravenous solutions, prefilled injections, syringes, or medical waste.
- Keep medications in their containers or place in a sealed plastic bag - no loose tablets in drop box
- Mark out name and address information on labels
Why do we incinerate old medications?
- Medications tossed in garbage end up in the soil or leach into our drinking water
- DO NOT FLUSH Most medications cannot be filtered out by Wastewater Plant technology
- Old medications end up in the wrong hands through theft or accident
If you choose to dispose of medication at home follow these steps to prevent hazards:
- Mix medicines (liquid or pills) with a substance such as dirt, cat litter, or used coffee grounds
- Place the mixture in a sealed container or plastic bag
- Throw away the container in your trash
Program is made possible through the cooperation of City of Newberg Public Works Division and Newberg-Dundee Police along with Waste Management Inc.
If you have questions, contact Amy Kepler (503) 554-7747
