333 S. Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371 - 253-841-4321

City of Puyallup

Prescription Pill Drug Disposal

Prescription Pill Drug Disposal

Individuals can now take their unused and unwanted Class II controlled substances to the Puyallup Police Department for safe disposal through the Prescription Pill Drug Disposal Program. The Puyallup Police Department has a secure drop box in the lobby where individuals can place their substances, no questions asked. The substances are securely disposed of following proper police procedures.

The Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal Program is a collaborative effort between local pharmacies, police departments, officials, and students. The purpose is to educate the public about the harm done to the environment due to the current prescription and non-prescription drug disposal practices and to provide them with an alternative way of disposal that ensures the quality of our water for future generations.

Why is this program important?

Many pharmaceuticals are getting past our waste water treatment plants and getting into our drinking water. Scientists with the United States Geological Society conducted a study of over 130 rivers, streams, and other waterways in the U.S. and found the following pharmaceuticals in over 80 percent of those tested:

  1. Antibiotics
  2. Anti-depressants
  3. Birth control pills
  4. Seizure medication
  5. Cancer treatments
  6. Pain killers
  7. Tranquilizers
  8. Cholesterol-lowering compounds

Properly disposing of unused prescription medications also keeps them out of the hands of our children.