Safe Medication Disposal Sites
NEVER flush medications down the drain - it harms our rivers and treatment plant
Oftentimes, household drugs are disposed of in the garbage or more frequently flushed down the drain or toilet. Sometimes they end up in the wrong hands.
In an effort to reduce the negative effects of these substances in our water supply and to keep them out of the wrong hands, the City of Newberg is providing a site for the general public to dispose of their unwanted, unneeded or expired medications.
The City has secured a drop box (see photo) located in the lobby of the Public Safety Building at 401 E Third St., Newberg. The public can access this drop box during the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, M-F excluding holidays. This is a free service and the public can use the drop box anonymously.
ACCEPTED: Medications in any dosage form, except for those identified as Not Accepted, in their original container or sealed bag.
NOT ACCEPTED: Sharps, herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, other personal care products, medical devices, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, illicit drugs, pet pesticide products, animal medicines, and biologics.
PLEASE KEEP MEDICATIONS IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS - REMOVE OR STRIKE OUT ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION IF YOU CHOOSE.
Request a free Oregon State Medproject® mail in envelope here or find a drop off box in other communities click here
This 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
NEVER flush medications down the drain - it harms our rivers and treatment plant
Oftentimes, household drugs are disposed of in the garbage or more frequently flushed down the drain or toilet. Sometimes they end up in the wrong hands.In an effort to reduce the negative effects of these substances in our water supply and to keep them out of the wrong hands, the City of Newberg is providing a site for the general public to dispose of their unwanted, unneeded or expired medications.
The City has secured a drop box (see photo) located in the lobby of the Public Safety Building at 401 E Third St., Newberg. The public can access this drop box during the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, M-F excluding holidays. This is a free service and the public can use the drop box anonymously.
ACCEPTED: Medications in any dosage form, except for those identified as Not Accepted, in their original container or sealed bag.
NOT ACCEPTED: Sharps, herbal remedies, vitamins, supplements, other personal care products, medical devices, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, illicit drugs, pet pesticide products, animal medicines, and biologics.
PLEASE KEEP MEDICATIONS IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS - REMOVE OR STRIKE OUT ANY IDENTIFYING INFORMATION IF YOU CHOOSE.
FREE and ANONYMOUS disposal 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
This 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
Why 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
Follow these steps for safe at-home disposal:
- 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
