Originally Posted by
lots2do
I think the point is to keep them from ending up back in our water sources.
The medicines do not all dissolve in water - some are soluble in alcohol, but it is better to find a disposal site than dumping them down the toilet. There have been many studies done on chemicals in our water sources and their effects on wildlife. Definitely check with both pharmacies and police depts. Also check the internet for other disposal options, since I did find some info on the internet for MN.
It is always important to properly dispose of meds, since they should only be taken by whom they were prescribed. However, sometimes if they are recently prescribed meds, depending on the laws and what meds, some hospitals or maybe hospice can sometimes accept them for re-use.