MEDICATION DISPOSAL

To properly dispose of medication, take medications out of the bottles and place them in a zip lock bag. Liquids, powders and ointments must be in a tightly closed container, with identifying information removed, then placed in the ziplock bag. Never pour medication down the drain, flush down toilets or dispose in trash bins. DO NOT place sharps (needles) or illegal drugs in the kiosks. For more information on how to properly dispose of medication call the Department of Public Health at (530) 225-5591.

POLICE DEPARTMENTS HOURS: 24/7

Kiosk locations:

Redding Police Department

855 Cypress Ave
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-4200 (non-emergency)

Anderson Police Department

2220 North St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-6600 (non-emergency)

City of Shasta Lake Sheriff’s Office

4488 Red Bluff St
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 245-6096 (non-emergency)

SHARPS (NEEDLES) DISPOSAL

In order to properly dispose sharps, they must be in a small puncture proof container, such as a water bottle or something similar, with a secure lid and labeled “sharps”. Loose needles will NOT be accepted. NEVER dispose sharps in trash bins or flush down toilets. For more information to properly dispose sharps call the Department of Health and Human Services at (530) 225-5591 or online at cityofredding.org.