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Pharmaceutical Disposal Program
Recent research by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) shows trace amounts of pharmaceuticals in many of the Country’s waterways. Much of this is due to the disposal of unused pharmaceuticals into the sanitary sewer system which eventually leads to our waterways such as streams, creeks, rivers, reservoirs, bays and beyond.
One thing you can do to help is to properly dispose of your unused pharmaceuticals, over the counter medications and vitamins. In San Mateo County, you can dispose of this waste at law enforcement agencies listed below.
Don't Flush Your Old Medications!
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Disposal Procedures:
- Remove excess packaging like boxes and bottles.
- Consolidate pills in ziplock bag or tied off bag.
- Leave liquid medications in their original containers
Flyer in English and Spanish (see 2nd page for Spanish) |
Find confidential drop-off containers at Police Departments in:
Police Department |
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Phone number |
| North County |
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| Brisbane |
50 Park Place |
415-467-1212 |
| South San Francisco |
33 Arroyo Drive, Suite. C |
650-877-8900 |
| Daly City |
333 - 90th Street |
650-991-8142 |
| San Bruno |
1177 Huntington Avenue |
650-616-7100 |
| Millbrae |
581 Magnolia |
650-259-2300 |
| Burlingame |
1111 Trousdale Drive |
650-777-4100 |
| Hillsborough |
1600 Floribunda Avenue |
650-375-7400 |
| South County |
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| San Mateo |
200 Franklin Parkway |
650-522-7710 |
| Belmont |
1 Twin Pines Lane |
650-595-7400 |
| San Carlos |
600 Elm Street |
650-802-4277 |
| Redwood City |
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, 400 County Center |
650-599-1664 |
| Atherton |
83 Ashfield Road. |
650-688-6500 |
| Coastside |
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| Half Moon Bay |
537 Kelly Street |
650-726-8288 |
| Moss Beach |
North Coast Sub-Station;
500 California Av |
650-573-2801 |
| Pacifica |
2075 Coast Hwy |
650-738-7310 |
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