Oregon Health Authority - Drug Take-Back and Disposal
Permanent Collection Boxes in Oregon: More than 50 Oregon communities have established permanent, free collection boxes that are open year-round for safe and anonymous disposal of unused drugs. The form of drugs accepted varies by location. In general, all locations will accept drugs in pill/capsule form, but are not likely to accept "sharps" (e.g., hypodermic needles) or mercury-containing thermometers. Acceptance of medical creams varies; check by location on list linked below. These collection boxes are intended for household disposal (not from businesses).
Permanent collection boxes in Oregon - This list is maintained by the Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies (updated several times a year)Google map of these locations (updated less often)
Albany Police Department: 1117 Jackson St SE, Albany, OR 97322; 7:30am to 6:30pm 541-917-7680
Philomath Police Department: 1010 Applegate St, Philomath, OR 97370; 541-929-6911; Lobby drop box - Monday - Friday 8 am - noon; 1 pm - 4:30 pm; except major holidays
OSU: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/publicsafety/medication-disposal
Find out if your community has authorized collectors via DEA’s website or by phoning their Call Center at 1-800-882-9539.
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been holding National Prescription Drug Take-Back events in April and September for 10 years. These are usually held on the last Saturday of the month between the hours of 10 am-2 pm. Sites are set up throughout communities nationwide so local residents can return their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal. Collection sites in every community can be found by going to the DEAs website.
Corvallis Drug Take Back Events: http://www.corvallisoregon.gov/index.aspx?page=1122 2016: Saturday, September 26 at Republic Services (110 NE Walnut Blvd) from 10 am until 2:00 pm!
Other Safe Disposal Options
If a drug take-back opportunity is not available in your area, consider these disposal options and special instructions from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when throwing out expired, unwanted, or unused medicines.