Med Take Back Day

Location:  MI City Hall loading dock

Unused and expired prescription medications pose a public safety and health concern, and misuse can have serious medical consequences. To protect the health and safety of our community, the City of Mercer Island participates in two annual Med Take Back Day events. This program is widely successful, with thousands of pounds of medications correctly disposed of, removing the hazard from our community. 

The following medications will be accepted:

• Any unused or expired prescription medication (including Schedule II through V controlled substances)
• Any used or expired over-the-counter medication
• Any pet medication 

We cannot accept the following (see attached list for more details):

• Schedule I controlled substances
• Thermometers
• Inhalers
• Lotions/Liquids
• Aerosol Cans
• Needles
• Hydrogen Peroxide

We all can make a difference in preventing prescription misuse. If you know someone struggling with prescription misuse, call or text the Washington Recovery Line at 1.866.789.1511 or call the MIYFS Confidential Voicemail at 206.275.7657, and our clinical team will return your call within one business day.

For more information on creating a safe disposal and storage plan or how to talk with a loved one about prescription misuse, visit: getthefactsrx.com