Packaging Disposal

• Coolers can be recycled anywhere EPS is accepted. Visit epsindustry.org or call 800-607-3772 to find drop sites where you can bring your packaging to be recycled.
• You may also choose to have the cooler picked up and brought to a recycling center. Please note, this would have an associated cost.
• You can also throw the cooler away with regular garbage.

• To dispose, first thaw the packs.
• Then, cut the corner of the pack and carefully pour the liquid (a water-based polymer gel) into the trash.
• The plastic film can be recycled anywhere #4 plastic is accepted. Visit earth911.com and click “Where to Recycle” for more information.
• You can also dispose of the entire pouch in the regular garbage.

• These containers can be plastic or glass.
• Before disposing, remove all personal information from the label and clean out any remaining medication.
• If plastic, it can be recycled wherever plastic containers are accepted.
• If glass, it can usually be recycled with curbside recycling programs.
• Visit earth911.com and click “Where to Recycle” for more information.

• Since the quilted air cushions are an air-filled film, you may reuse them to protect and store other items (similar to bubble wrap).
• The plastic film can be recycled anywhere LDPE #4 plastic is accepted, such as places with plastic bag recycling. Visit earth911.com and click “Where to Recycle” for more information.
• You may also dispose of this film in the regular garbage.

Please dispose of this material in the regular garbage.

Please dispose of this material in the regular garbage.

• Before disposing, please remove the cap, clean the vial of any medication residue and remove any personal information on the label.
• The vials can be recycled with any #5 plastic. Visit earth911.com and click “Where to Recycle” for more information.
• You may also throw the vials in the regular garbage.

These boxes can be recycled in most curbside recycling programs. Visit earth911.com and click “Where to Recycle” for more information.

• Needles and sharps should be placed in a strong plastic container, such as a sharps container or a laundry detergent bottle (do not use water or soft drink bottles).
• To safely dispose of the container, visit safeneedledisposal.org to find local disposal options and guidelines for your state.
• Please DO NOT throw away loose sharps in the regular garbage.

Before disposing in trash, leave in cooler and set aside in a well-ventilated area until dry ice has evaporated. DO NOT handle dry ice.

• Disposing of unused medications is important for household safety. Some medications can be fatal if consumed by someone other than the intended patient.
• Flushing is not recommended for most medications.
• Bring your unwanted, unused or expired medications to your nearest Walgreens safe medication disposal kiosk.
• Request DisposeRx to be included with your next prescription order. We will send you a DisposeRx packet that can be mixed with your medication and water to be safely thrown away in your household trash. To include DisposeRx in your next order, ask a Patient Care Advocate.
• More information on safe medication disposal is available on the Walgreens website.