How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? How should you dispose of them?
Many community-based drug “take-back” programs offer the best option. Otherwise, almost all medicines can be thrown in the household trash, but consumers should take the precautions described below.
https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm101653.htm