Flushed meds are responsible for as many as 2,300 tons of
hazardous waste annually, according to the EPA. They can pollute drinking water and harm aquatic species. And putting
pharmaceuticals in the trash increases their risk of being abused.
If you’re in Missouri, visit www.tinyurl.com/missouri-meds & learn how to responsibly empty your medicine cabinets in a way that won’t harm the environment or put people at risk.
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