Medication Take-Back Program

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The Colorado Medication Take-Back program allows you to safely get rid of medications without having to dump them into the water supply or landfills. It's a secure, convenient and environmentally sound option for the disposal of unused and unwanted household medications.

You can dispose of your unwanted and unused medications here:

King Soopers
3400 Youngfield St., WheatRidge
1650 30th St., Boulder
4271 S. Buckley Road, Aurora
9551 S. University, Highlands Ranch
2810 Quebec St., Denver

Tri-County Health Departments
4857 S. Broadway, Englewood
4201 E. 72nd Ave, Suite D, Commerce City

Denver Health
Wellington E. Webb Center for Primary Care
301 W. 6th Ave., Denver

City Market
300 Dillon Ridge Rd., Dillon
400 North Parkway, Breckenridge

What can you dispose of?
• Rx Medications
• Pet Medications
• Over-the-Counter Medications
• Vitamins
• Liquid medication in glass or leak-proof containers
• Medicated ointments and lotions
• Inhalers

What can you NOT dispose of?
• narcotics and other controlled substances
• bloody or infectious waste
• personal care products
• hydrogen peroxide
• aerosol cans
• thermometers
• IV bags
• needles
• plastic bags
• empty containers
• business waste

Check the brochure for more information  

or visit this website
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/hm/medtakeback/index.htm