Pill bottles

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Can I recycle Pill bottles?

Pill bottles are not always accepted due to the type of plastic, bottle color, or size, but many locations now take these in their program than before! Make sure to check if your location accepts these items.

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While medications don't often require drop-offs at household hazardous waste sites, they do require safe disposal. Check with your pharamacy to learn your options.

Pill bottles are not always accepted due to the type of plastic, bottle color, or size, but many locations now take these in their program than before! Make sure to check if your location accepts these items.While medications don't often require drop-offs at household hazardous waste sites, they do require safe disposal. Check with your pharamacy to learn your options.

Pill and medication plastic bottles.

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