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Posted on: September 18, 2018
Safe Disposal of Medications
When your medicines are no longer needed, they should be disposed of promptly. The state's Take Meds Back program helps Colorado residents safely dispose of unused and expired prescription medications. Safe disposal keeps meds like opioids, sedatives, and stimulants from being misused or abused. It also helps protect Colorado’s precious environment and wildlife.