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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Every pill matters! Join us as we highlight how simple actions, like disposing of unwanted meds responsibly, can create a significant impact on our health and environment. Let’s work together for a safer community! To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Are your unwanted medications hidden away at home? This could be dangerous! Learn how storing meds can lead to accidents and misuse. We’ll show you a better option: safely disposing of them in a drug take-back bin. Let’s keep our loved ones safe! To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Discover why flushing or tossing meds isn’t the answer! Learn about the harmful impact of pharmaceuticals on our waterways and how using a drug take-back bin is the safe and effective solution. Protect your family, community, and environment—find out how! To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Think throwing meds in the trash is harmless? Think again! Unwanted medications can end up in the wrong hands, contributing to the opioid crisis. Join us as we explore safer disposal options and how to help combat this issue. To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Wondering how to prepare your medications for safe disposal? We’ve got you covered! Watch as we walk you through simple steps to protect your personal information and ensure safe disposal in a drug take-back bin. It’s easier than you think! To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Storing medications at home can be risky! In this video, we’ll discuss the dangers of accidental poisonings and overdoses, and how you can keep your family safe by utilizing drug take-back bins for responsible disposal. To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Join us to learn how proper medication disposal can save lives! Many misuse opioids they find at home. Discover how to make a difference and protect your community by safely disposing of unwanted medications in a take-back bin. To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Flushing medications can harm the environment and wildlife. This video explains the risks and offers a better solution for disposing of your unwanted meds—helping to protect our planet and future generations! To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Every year, thousands of children end up in the ER due to accidental poisonings. This video emphasizes the importance of safe disposal and how using a drug take-back bin can safeguard our little ones from harm. To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Throwing meds in the trash can have serious consequences. Join us to understand the risks and discover how using a drug take-back bin is the safest choice for protecting your family and community from misuse. To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Flushing medications is harmful to our ecosystems. In this video, we discuss the environmental impact of improper disposal and share a safe alternative—utilizing drug take-back bins to protect our waterways. To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Want to make a difference? Learn how responsible medication disposal can protect nature and enhance community health. We’ll show you why using a drug take-back bin is the best choice for everyone! To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Nov 2024

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Need to dispose of medications but unsure where to go? This video will guide you to local drug take-back bins using just your zip code. Help protect your community by ensuring safe and responsible disposal! To find a bin near you, go to: medtakebackcalifornia.org Brought to you by the California Drug Take-Back Program and the California Product Stewardship Council.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Jan 2021

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When pharmaceuticals are flushed down the toilet or poured down a drain, water treatment plants can’t remove these types of chemicals, so it enters our water system and can cause harm to the environment. Dispose of your medications properly at medication take-back bins--safely, conveniently and anonymously.

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California Product Stewardship Council

Published Jan 2021

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When medications are thrown into the garbage, they can be taken by someone or end up in our landfills, where the chemicals are also an environmental hazard. Dispose of your medications properly at medication take-back bins--safely, conveniently and anonymously.

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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Published Sep 2020

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Los Angeles County is committed to cleaning up lead contamination. What you need to know about lead paint and contamination now.

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Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Published Sep 2020

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Conozca los peligros de la pintura con plomo y la contaminación.

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The City of Oceanside

Published Feb 2019

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Aprenda cómo puede ayudar a Oceanside utilizando correctamente sus contenedores de acera para deshacerse adecuadamente los desechos domésticos peligrosos.

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The City of Oceanside

Published Feb 2019

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From reducing contamination in our recycling bins to proper disposal of sharps and other household hazardous waste, there's a lot we can do to keep Oceanside beautiful. Look inside to learn more about how you can help Oceanside by using your curbside carts and properly disposing of household hazardous materials.

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Waste management agencies of Marin and Sonoma counties

Published Feb 2019

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Are all items labeled "compostable" and "biodegradable" okay to put in your compost cart? Not if you're in Marin and Sonoma counties! Watch the video to learn what happens to your compost cart after you take it curbside to learn why.

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Waste management agencies of Marin and Sonoma counties

Published Dec 2018

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Visionaries at Marin Sanitary Service explain what "contamination" is, and why it's dangerous to the recycling process.

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Waste management agencies of Marin and Sonoma counties

Published Dec 2018

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Film plastics are extremely harmful to the recycling process. Learn what types of plastics you can put into the recycling cart and what you should do with plastic bags instead.

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RethinkWaste

Published Aug 2018

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Global recycling markets have radically shifted! See how properly using RethinkWaste's blue, green and black carts can keep workers safe, the community clean and recycling prices from rising.

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Sacramento-area Municipalities and Waste Management Services

Published Mar 2018

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Sacramento-area recycling carts are being contaminated with food residue, plastic bags, hazardous materials and other trash — things that don’t belong there. If recyclables don’t get “cleaner,” they may have to go to the landfill. Not only is that harmful to the environment, it could increase waste management costs for residents. The solution to this problem is simple — and it starts with you. Find out what can and can’t be recycled in your recycling cart.

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