Recycling centers that accept: Medicine- Old Medications and Bottles

Old medications are not recyclable.
DISPOSE OF
Medications should not be disposed of in a landfill or down the drain as it can cause contamination. The drugstores listed below will allow you to mail in old medications to be incinerated. The envelope can be purchased online at the links provided or in stores.
RECYCLE
Recycle the bottles. Put each medication in a separate Ziploc bag and write on the outside the type of medication in it. The bags are less harmful to the environment than the bottles. #5 plastic bottles can go to the other locations listed below. See the “plastic bottles” section for #1-2 containers.

City of Duluth Police Department

3276 Buford Hwy
Duluth, Georgia 30096
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Phone: 770-476-4151 Hours: 8 AM- 4:30 PM Materials Accepted: Medicine- Old Medications and Bottles

City of Lawrenceville Police Department

300 Jackson Street
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046
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Phone: 770-962-4173 Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm Materials Accepted: Medicine- Old Medications and Bottles

City of Lilburn Police Department

76 Main Street
Lilburn, Georgia 30047
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Phone: 770-921-2211 Hours: 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM Materials Accepted: Medicine- Old Medications and Bottles

Gwinnett Sheriff's Office

Big White Box just inside the main entrance doors

2900 University Parkway
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30043
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Phone: 770-619-6500 Hours: 24/7 Materials Accepted: Medicine- Old Medications and Bottles