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Colorado Household Medication and Sharps Takeback program

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Overview

CDPHE manages the Medication and Sharps Take Back Programs, aimed at increasing proper diversion of household medications and sharps (needles). The program consists of medication household collection receptacles at participating law enforcement agencies, pharmacies, and clinics across Colorado. The sharps or needles take back program aims to reduce improper needle disposal in public places through collection kiosks along the Front Range. 

Resources

To find a safe household medication disposal location near you visit the Take Meds Seriously web page on safe disposal.
Please note: CDPHE does not operate all locations.

To find a sharps drop-off location near you, view the CDPHE list of Sharps Takeback Locations.

Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention

To learn more about the Consortium's mission to reduce prescription drug misuse and abuse in Colorado, visit the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention website.

Contact

Cary Ruble
cdphe_med_takeback@state.co.us