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Humboldt County Waste Reduction and Recycling Guide
Humboldt County Waste Reduction and Recycling Guide


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Pharmaceuticals


Flushing unused medicine down the toilet is an improper disposal method because sewage systems are not equipped to remove all pharmaceuticals from the water. These untreated pharmaceuticals then enter the bay and rivers.

Bring home-generated MEDICINE to the HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY

This service is NOT available to businesses. Businesses, call Med Tec at (707) 839-5544 for disposal information.

Safe Disposal

You can safely dispose of Pharmaceuticals at these locations: