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 Once considered commonplace, flushing prescription and over the counter drugs down the toilet is dangerous for humans, animals, and the
environment
Some drugs are corrosive to indoor plumbing |
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 Do not dissolve drugs by running them through tap water and down the drain
Traces and residue of the drugs stay in sink surfaces, sponges, and can be re-absorbed through food and drink |
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| There is a better solution to flushing, rinsing down the drain, or throwing drugs in the trash! Take advantage of the medicine collections bins placed in easy access areas in Tooele County. Though it may seem a little inconvenient at first, disposing unwanted drugs in one of the collection bins in Tooele County will help improve the quality of life for everyone. |
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Improperly disposing of drugs through flushing or disolving them in running water is relevant to the personal health of all living things. The choices consumers make today will have a lasting impact on tomorrow's health for decades to come.
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