Categories: Recycle

Where Can I Dispose of Old Prescriptions & Medicine?

Do you have old prescriptions that expired or you no longer use?

The DEA announced National Prescription Drug take-back day this upcoming weekend for Pennsylvania.

  • Date: Saturday September 12, 2015
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

I found out the closest one to me was Place Fire Department engine 60 / Ladder 19; Location 2301 S 24th St, Philadelphia, Pa. 19145. So where can you find your closest location?

Here’s a list of city locales:

Where to Dispose of Old Prescriptions in Philadelphia- Drug Take Back Day

  • 1521 W. GIRARD AVENUE
  • 2426-32 N. 2ND ST.
  • 1325 W. CAMBRIA ST.
  • 2401 N. 26TH ST.
  • 113 S. 18TH STREET
  • 2108-14 MARKET ST.
  • 101-15 N. 4TH ST.
  • 5931 OLD YORK RD.
  • 3027 KENSINGTON AVE
  • 5559 CHESTNUT ST.
  • 2301 S. 24TH ST.
  • 300 E. CHELTEN AVENUE
  • 1913 N. 63RD ST.
  • 801 S. 52ND ST.
  • 3798 KENSINGTON AVE.
  • 4750 RICHMOND ST.
  • 6900 GERMANTOWN AVENUE
  • 7515 OGONTZ AVE.
  • 6630 RIDGE AVE.
  • 7300 FRANKFORD AVE
  • 71 E. LANCASTER AVE.
  • 1 PARK AVENUE
  • 601 LANSDOWNE AVE.
  • 1110 SPRING STREET ONE WEST PROVIDENCE ROAD
  • 7818 FRANKFORD AVE.
  • 9845 BUSTLETON AVE.
  • 112 FORD STREET 3270 COMLY RD.

See the full list of Philadelphia and local locations online.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.

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