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Medications and Sharps
The term includes several types: non-prescription (over the counter medications), non-controlled prescription, and controlled prescription. Within these types medications can be either solid or liquid. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy offers an interactive Household Drug Take Back Map. This map describes the difference between these types of medications and specific take back locations within the state for each.
Drop-Off Locations in Eaton County:
CVS Pharmacy #8087
301 South Cochran Avenue, Charlotte 48813
Accepts solid and liquid medications that are non-prescription, non-controlled prescription, and controlled prescription medications. Visit their website for more information.
Eaton Rapids Medical Center
1500 South Main, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Accepts tablet, capsule, liquid, nonprescription, non-controlled prescription, and controlled prescription medications 24/7 in the Emergency Department lobby. Visit their website for more information.
Eaton County Sheriff - Courthouse
1045 Independence Blvd, Charlotte 48813
Accepts only solid medications that are non-prescription, non-controlled prescription, and controlled prescription medications during hours of operation.
Eaton County Sheriff - Delta Township
7108 Administration Dr, Lansing 48917
Accepts only solid controlled prescriptions during hours of operation.
Grand Ledge Police Department
310 Greenwood St, Grand Ledge 48837
Accepts only solid medications that are non-prescription, non-controlled prescription, and controlled prescription medications during hours of operation. Visit their website from more information.
Meijer Pharmacy #23
Address: 5125 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing 48917
Accepts only solid medications that are non-prescription, non-controlled prescription, and controlled prescription medications during hours of operation. Visit their Meijer Drug Take Back website for more information.
Meijer Pharmacy #194
1167 E Clinton Trail, Charlotte 48813
Accepts only solid medications that are non-prescription, non-controlled prescription, and controlled prescription medications during hours of operation. Visit their Meijer Drug Take Back website for more information.
Meijer Pharmacy #210
730 E Saginaw Hwy, Grand Ledge 48837
Accepts only solid medications that are non-prescription, non-controlled prescription, and controlled prescription medications during hours of operation. Visit their Meijer Drug Take Back website for more information.
Michigan State Police Post
7119 N Canal Rd, Lansing 48913
Accepts only solid medications that are non-prescription, non-controlled prescription, and controlled prescription medications during hours of operation. Visit their website for more information.
Sparrow Pharmacy Plus #4
1015 Charlevoix St, Grand Ledge 48837
Accepts solid and liquid medications that are non-prescription, non-controlled prescription, and controlled prescription medications during hours of operation. Visit their website for more information.
Generally this term includes items like needles, lancets, syringes, and auto injectors. For disposal, check with your waste hauler, pharmacy, or insurance company - some medication producers also offer specific mail-back based programs.
Granger Waste Services
Drop-off program. Specific program details and requirements can be found on their website.
Waste Management Consumer Sharps Program
Mail-back program. Specific program details and requirements can be found on their website.
Republic Services Sharps Disposal Service
Mail-back program. Specific program details and requirements can be found on their website.