08/25/2026
Hey Champlin!
💊 Another 43 pounds collected! 💊
You are definitely putting our new Medication Collection Box to good use! We recently emptied the box again and collected another 43 pounds of unused and expired medications. 👏
During our process of emptying the collection box, we noticed some items that cannot be accepted, so this is a good opportunity for a quick reminder:
🚫 Please do not place injectable medications in the collection box.
This includes:
• Insulin pens and other injectable insulin products
• GLP-1 injection pens such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro and similar medications
• EpiPens and other auto-injectors
• Syringes and needles
Even if the needle is retractable or enclosed within the device, the entire injector cannot be placed in our medication collection box.
If you’ve already placed one of these items in the box, don’t worry! Items received in this collection will be handled appropriately. Moving forward, however, we ask that no injectable medications or devices be placed in the box.
💉 So, what should you do with needles and sharps?
Used needles should be placed in a puncture-resistant container, such as an approved sharps container or sturdy plastic household container. Seal it securely, label it “SHARPS”, and follow local disposal guidance. Never place loose needles directly into your household garbage or our medication collection box.
For EpiPens and other auto-injectors, disposal options can be a little tricker. The FDA recommends checking for appropriate sharps disposal locations in your area or contacting its Safe Needle Disposal information line at 1-800-643-1643 for assistance.
And, of course, THANK YOU for using the box! 💙 Safely disposing of unwanted medications helps prevent misuse and keeps them out of the wrong hands.
