Medication Disposal
News Releases
This page contains links to several IEPA news releases on the
issue of disposal of medications. They do not necessarily include all of the
news releases on this topic.
- April 27, 2009
- Illinois EPA Features Unused Medication Disposal Resources at Clean Water
Celebration in Peoria
Collaborative Partnerships and Web Site Expand Offering
Environmentally-Responsible Disposal Options
- November 14, 2008
- Illinois EPA continues efforts
to reduce pharmaceuticals in drinking water with Action Committee discussions
Stakeholder groups act on findings of recent Pharmaceutical
Summit and Conference
- October 2, 2008
- Illinois
EPA hosts Pharmaceutical Summit and Conference
Stakeholder groups work on ways of reducing pharmaceuticals and
personal care products in drinking water
- August 6, 2008
- Illinois
EPA releases final report on pharmaceuticals in public drinking supplies finding
no immediate public health risk
Results found only trace levels of several prescription drugs and
common chemical; further study needed
- May 22, 2008
- Illinois
EPA releases preliminary results of tests for presence of pharmaceuticals in
public drinking supplies
Results show only trace levels of several prescription drugs and
common chemicals
- April 22, 2008
- On
Earth Day, Gov. Blagojevich urges responsible disposal of unused pharmaceuticals,
electronic equipment and household hazardous waste
Disposal alternatives protect environment from harmful toxins,
save natural resources and can reduce costs for the state and for individuals
- April 17, 2008
- Illinois
EPA and Champaign County Carle RxExpress pharmacies collect unused and expired
prescription medicines
Collection scheduled for Champaign County community April 19 through
26
- April 15, 2008
- Illinois
EPA collecting unused and expired prescription medicines and household hazardous
waste from Chicago community
Collection of unwanted pharmaceuticals and accumulated household
hazardous waste diverts them from waterways and landfills
- March 20, 2008
- Illinois
EPA and Vermilion County Recycling collecting unused and expired prescription
medicines
Collection of unused and unwanted pharmaceuticals and prescription
drugs planned for Danville community next week
- March 12, 2008
- Governor
Blagojevich announces Illinois Environmental Protect Agency to strengthen drinking
water protections
Illinois EPA to assess presence of pharmaceuticals in water supplies
and to promote disposal alternatives
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