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Name
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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
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Location |
Statewide
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Brief Description |
In the spring of 2008, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation began a comprehensive campaign to reduce pharmaceutical contamination in public water sources. The program has produced educational materials on proper medicine disposal for consumers and pharmacies, aimed primarily at increasing medication take-back at authorized collection sites.
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Collection Site(s) |
Please click here for a schedule of locations collecting unused or expired pharmaceuticals.
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Collecting Controlled Substances?
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Yes. Consumers should call location to verify whether site is authorized by NYS Department of Health to collect controlled substances.
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Funding |
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Contacts |
Scott Stoner
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
Bureau of Water Assessment and Management
Division of Water
Albany, NY 12233
(518) 402-8193
sxstoner@gw.dec.state.ny.us
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Link |
http://dontflushyourdrugs.net
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