Medication Disposal

Safe Medication Disposal

Properly disposing of unused or expired medications helps keep your home and community safe. Bring your unwanted medications to our secure disposal receptacle, available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

This simple step helps prevent accidental poisonings and the misuse of medications. 

If you have questions, please call the GCH Pharmacy at (641) 332-3807.

Accepted Items

✓ Prescription and over-the-counter medications 
✓ Medicated creams, ointments, and lotions 
✓ Liquid medications 
✓ Pet medications

Not Accepted

  • Illegal drugs
  • Syringes, needles, or lancets*
  • Batteries
  • Aerosol spray cans
  • Medical devices
  • Chemicals
  • Hazardous materials

*For safe disposal of syringes, needles, and lancets, please see our Sharps Exchange Program