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Safely dispose of unused and expired medications by bringing them to our FREE Medication Take Back Event on April 27, 2024 (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)!
1. Precinct One, 2380 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw
2. C. Freeman Poole Senior Center, 4025 South Hurt Rd, NW, Smyrna
3. Tim D. Lee Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta
| Creams | Patches | Prescription, over-the-counter liquid and pill form |
| Ointments | Pet medications | Vials |
There are NO limits on quantity.
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Email us at: KeepCobbBeautiful@cobbcounty.org
| Aerosol cans* | EpiPen | Needles and sharps of any type |
| Bio-hazardous materials (anything containing body fluid or blood) | Household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas, etc.)* | Personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.)* |
| Blister packs | Illegal drugs | |
| Durable medical equipment (CPAP, nebulizers, etc.) | Mercury thermometers* |
*These items can be disposed of at our Annual Household Hazardous Waste Event.
Staff and law enforcement personnel will be at these locations to collect medications that will be properly disposed in compliance with federal law. Medicines do not have to be removed from their containers and labels do not have to be removed. Everything collected will be immediately sealed in boxes and destroyed.
Medications flushed down the toilet may contaminate our lakes, streams and groundwater causing harm to humans, wildlife and vegetation. Medications thrown in the trash can cause poisoning by accidental ingestion by young children, pets and even wildlife. (Nothing will be accepted at this address or by any Cobb County staff person before or after the scheduled drop-off day)
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