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How to dispose of expired vitamins Remove the supplements from their containers. Mix them with coffee grounds, cat litter, or another unpleasant substance. Place the mixture in a sealable bag or container. Seal it and place it in a garbage can.

In your community, authorized collection sites may be retail, hospital, or clinic pharmacies; and/or law enforcement facilities. These collection sites may offer on-site medicine drop-off boxes; mail back programs; or other in-home disposal methods to assist you in safely disposing of your unused or expired medicines.

How to Safely Dispose of Unused or Expired Medicine. The best way to dispose of most types of unused or expired medicines (both prescription and over the counter) is to drop off the medicine at a drug take back site, location, or program immediately.

Don't flush old or expired vitamins down the toilet, caution the EPA and FDA. While this is more of a concern with prescription medications, the vitamins can leach into the water supply, potentially causing safety risks. Don't throw old or expired vitamins into the trash can or empty them directly into a garbage bag.

The best way to dispose of most types of unused or expired medicines (both prescription and over the counter) is to drop off the medicine at a drug take back site, location, or program immediately.

In your community, authorized collection sites may be retail, hospital, or clinic pharmacies; and/or law enforcement facilities. These collection sites may offer on-site medicine drop-off boxes; mail back programs; or other in-home disposal methods to assist you in safely disposing of your unused or expired medicines.

How to dispose of medication? Once you find a participating CVS location, simply bring in your unneeded or expired medication and place it in the drug take back unit conveniently located in the Pharmacy Waiting Area. Units are available during regular pharmacy hours.