We understand that you may have or end up with unused veterinary medications. Due to Title 16 of the California Pharmacy laws, we are unable to take back this medication, as our hospital is not a licensed disposal facility.
If you have unused veterinary prescription medications, these are your legal options for disposal:
First, visit www.dontrushtoflush.org to search your local area for drop boxes for this program.
Please call ahead if you have controlled substances (such as Buprenex or Tramadol) or sharps/needle to dispose, as only some of these places can take those items.
If you live in Yolo County:
City of Davis Police Department 2600 5th St. (530) 747-5400
· Open Monday - Thursday & every other Friday 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
· This location accepts controlled substances.
Yolo County Central Landfill, CR 28H & 104 (530) 666-8729
· During the weekly household hazardous drop-off events, non-controlled medications are accepted for free drop-off from Yolo County residents. Controlled substances not accepted.
If you live in Solano County:
Solano County offers regular Drug take back events. Please visit www.solanocounty.com to see when the next takeback event is occurring.
· Most police departments in the county participate in this program.
If you live in Sacramento County:
NARS Household Hazardous Waste Facility
· 4450 Roseville Road
North Highlands, CA 95660 - (916) 875-5555
Drug Take Back Kiosks:
Safeway of Folsom Pharmacy Jefferson Pharmacy
Valley Pharmacy of Sacramento Sac State Student Health Services Pharmacy
Sacramento County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
Rancho Cordova Police Department Walgreens at Laguna Blvd.
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department Central Division Station
Elk Grove Police Department Elk Grove Special Waste Collection Center