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How to Dispose of Unwanted Medications - Publications

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"How to Dispose of Unwanted Medications - En Español" - Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This document provides guidance on how household consumers should dispose of their unwanted medications. This guidance is a public document and may be freely downloaded, printed and circulated. It is also available as a one-third page in English and En Español.
“Recommended Best Management Practices for the Disposal of Non-Controlled Medications from Consumer Collection Programs - En Español" - Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This disposal hierarchy is for solid waste managers that must dispose of medications collected from consumers.
“Microconstituents in Water - En Español” - Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This provides answers to some common questions about the occurrence, research and implications about microconstituents being found in our water bodies.
“Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products and Chemicals of Concern: A Briefing on an Emerging Issue” (Presentation) - Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
“Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products In the Environment: A White Paper on Options for the Wastewater Treatment Community” – National Association of Cleans Water Agencies, November 2005.
“Emerging Substances of Concern” (Presentation) - Florida Department of Environmental Protection, December 2006.”
"Detection of Selected Pharmaceutical Compounds and Determination of Their Fate in Modern Lined Landfills" (Presentation) – T. Townsend & S. Musson, University of Florida, 2006, background and overview of ongoing research.
"A Guide On Hazardous Waste Management for Florida's Pharmacies" (booklet) - This guidance will help Florida retail pharmacies properly manage their waste pharmaceuticals.

Last updated: October 20, 2008