MED-Project provides safe collection, disposal

ODESSA – The Medication Education and Disposal Project has launched a statewide program to offer Washington state residents free services to dispose of expired, unwanted or unused medicine safely and conveniently.

MED-Project provides convenient, year-round medicine drop-off locations, such as pharmacies, medical facilities and law enforcement offices.

In addition to its existing operational programs in several counties, MED-Project has activated approximately 150 additional drop-off sites for state residents.

Residents who prefer mailing back unwanted medicine for disposal can request free, pre-paid, pre-authorized packages by visiting med-project.org, calling (844) MED-PROJECT or visiting one of several MED-Project designated mail-back distribution locations, such as participating retail pharmacies.

MED-Project is also launching a public awareness campaign to notify residents about the program to safely dispose of their unwanted medicine. A mobile-friendly website provides drop-off location information and instructions, as well as downloadable educational materials.

Public service announcements will appear on digital, print and social media outlets statewide.

“We want to encourage Washington state residents to take their medication as prescribed, store it safely and dispose of unwanted or expired medicine securely,” said Dr. Victoria Travis, MED-Project’s National Program Director. “Our drop-off locations and mail-back services make drug disposal easy, convenient and safe.”

For more information about the MED-Project drug take-back program and available services in Washington State, including accepted types of medication, please contact MED-Project at (844) MED-PROJECT/(844) 633-7765, or visit med-project.org.