Safe medical disposal at Medical City Sachse
Medical City Sachse has made it easier for the community to dispose of unused or expired medications with the installation of a new drug take back box.
The secure drop box, located on the second floor, is available to the public and accepts most prescription and over-the-counter medications. The service helps prevent drug misuse and supports environmental safety by ensuring proper disposal.
Accepted Items for Safe Disposal:
- Prescription medications
- Over-the-counter medications
- Medicated ointments
- Lotions or drops
- Liquid medication (in leak-proof containers)
- Vape cartridges (without batteries)
- Vitamins and supplements
- Pet medications
Items Not Accepted for Disposal:
- Needles or sharps
- Syringes
- Lancets
- Illegal drugs
The initiative is part of Medical City Healthcare’s and HCA Healthcare’s year-round Crush the Crisis program. Permanent drug take back boxes are located inside 15 Medical City Healthcare hospitals. The permanent boxes are compliant with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations and can be accessed free of charge, any day of the year.