The City of Huntington Beach has installed a Pharmaceutical Drug Disposal box in the Lobby of the Huntington Beach Police Department, located at 2000 Main Street. The Program was implemented so citizens can properly dispose of old medications, and not put them in the trash or flush them down the toilet. Improper disposal of unused medications can harm others and the environment, especially our water.
The HB police Department is open from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., seven days a week. Residents may drop off all types of medications except for liquids and sharps. I called and talked with officer on line and he said you do not have to be a resident.
Also the National Community Pharmacists Association has launched a “Dispose My Meds” campaign. 800 community pharmacies in 40 states have signed on. You can obtain a postage-paid envelope from the pharmacy and mail the drugs from your home.