Medication Take Back Program

SAFE MEDICATION DISPOSAL SITES

NEVER FLUSH MEDICATIONS DOWN THE DRAIN  ~ IT HARMS OUR RIVERS AND TREATMENT PLANT

These are the locations in Newberg that are FREE and ANONYMOUS to use :

• Safeway Store Pharmacy    1140 N Springbrook Rd. Newberg OR 97132 
• Virginia Garcia Newberg Clinic Pharmacy     2251 East Hancock Street Suite 103 Newberg, OR 97132
• Providence Newberg Medical Center     1001 Providence Drive Newberg, OR 97132
• City of Newberg Public Safety Building Main Lobby   401 E Third St. Newberg OR 97132

 ^{Request a free Oregon State Medproject® mail in envelope here  or find a drop off box in other communities click here}

 ACCEPTED ITEMS: Expired or unwanted prescriptions, over-the-counter, vitamins/supplements, or pet medication.                                 DO NOT BRING: Intravenous solutions, prefilled injections, syringes, or medical waste.

• Keep medications in their containers or place in a sealed plastic bag - no loose tablets in drop box. 
• Mark out name and address information on labels.

Why do we incinerate old medications?

• Medications tossed in garbage end up in the soil or leach into our drinking water.  
• DO NOT FLUSH Most medications cannot be filtered out by Wastewater Plant technology.  
• Old medications end up in the wrong hands through theft or accident. 

If you choose to dispose of medication at home follow these steps to prevent hazards:

1. Mix medicines (liquid or pills) with a substance such as dirt, cat litter, or used coffee grounds;
2. Place the mixture in a sealed container or plastic bag;
3. Throw away the container in your trash

Program is made possible through the cooperation of City of Newberg Public Works Division and Newberg-Dundee Police along with Waste Management Inc.  If you have questions, contact Amy Kepler (503) 554-7747