If your medications have surpassed their expiration date, the packaging is compromised, or you have unused medications from past treatments that are no longer necessary, it’s crucial to dispose of them responsibly. In the UK, one recommended method is to take these medications back to pharmacies for safe disposal. It’s important not to attempt to crush the tablets or combine them with other drugs or materials.

For those who find themselves with a significant quantity of pharmaceutical waste, Waste King offers a convenient solution. We will supply the appropriate containers—whether bins or bags—tailored to your specific needs, and arrange for the collection and proper, legal disposal of your old medications.

Recycling the packaging of these medications is also straightforward. Tablet boxes and similar packaging materials can generally be recycled with your cardboard waste. For medications that come in bottles, recycling options are available based on the material of the bottle, such as glass or plastic waste recycling.