To prevent misuse and keep medications from entering our waterways, please dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications responsibly. Flushing unused or expired medications down the sink or toilet can pollute the environment. Proper disposal is easy! Check for local take-back events: Drug Enforcement Administration National Take-Back Initiative. Next collection event is October 26, 2013. Controlled substances are accepted. Don’t Rush To Flush program with collection sites in Sacramento and Yolo Counties. Controlled substances are not accepted. Check with your local Household Hazardous Waste Facility for a disposal program. Sacramento County - North Area Recovery Station controlled substances: see City of Folsom - HazMat Division (Select Option 2) - Free Pickup Available controlled substances: Folsom Police Department City of Sacramento The City of Sacramento does not accept pharmaceuticals as a part of their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program. However, as a resident of Sacramento County, you are eligible to dispose of your pharmaceuticals and other HHW at a County Facility. To review the list of acceptable materials at the City of Sacramento facility, visit the City of Sacramento's HHW Program website

• City of Citrus Heights
  The City of Citrus Heights is currently serviced by Republic Services. Republic Services does not accept pharmaceuticals as a part of their Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program. Citrus Heights residents are advised to follow the . To review the list of acceptable materials, visit the Republic Services HHW Program website. To check the dates of the HHW events, visit the City of Citrus Heights Waste Management and Recycling website.
• Yolo County - Yolo County Landfill
  
• Free Pickup Available for Seniors and Disabled
  • West Sacramento
  • Yolo County
  controlled substances: local police station

Check with your local pharmacy for mail-back options. The next time you visit your local pharmacy, ask the pharmacist if they have mail-back envelopes for medications. Have questions or need more information on disposal options? Call our "Don't Flush Your Meds" hotline at or e-mail at !