Category Archives: Medicine

Top Ten Recycling Tips from Think Outside The Bin

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Think Outside The Bin

THINK OUTSIDE THE BIN “Think Outside The Bin:  Discard your common household items, help your neighbor, help your earth” was written with a vision of making a difference in America’s homes and landfills.  In celebration of our success, we offer … Continue reading →

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Expired HIV and AIDS Medicine Can Be Recycled

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

RECYCLED AIDS MEDICATION PROGRAM (RAMP) At the Recycled Aids Medication Program, they gather unused medicine for the treatment of AIDS and HIV and deliver it to sick patients in need. At RAMP, they accept medications one year PAST their expiration … Continue reading →

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Drop off old medications

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

OPERATION MEDICINE DROP What should you do with old, outdated or no longer needed medications?  Look for local opportunities with your fire department, hazardous waste facility and recycling departments, where you can drop them off for proper disposal.  Always remember … Continue reading →

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Ways to Recycle Medicine Bottles

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

RECYCLE NATION   What to do with all those plastic medicine bottles? With healthcare costs rising, the bottles are a growing landfill concern. In the U.S., about $1 out of every $6 spent is on healthcare!   Medicine bottles scatter … Continue reading →

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Don’t flush old medicine

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EPA provides the U.S. Federal Guidelines on how to dispose of medications properly in the United States. http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/

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