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Pharmaceutical Collection May 15, 2010: Allegheny County's first-ever pharmaceutical collection for unwanted and expired medications! EVENT INFORMATION/TERMS OF PARTICIPATION: Participant Fee: $3/participant flat fee – cash only Acceptable Items: Prescription, over-the-counter, and veterinary medications. Prescription medications include both controlled and non-controlled substances. Not Accepted: Durable medical goods, health and beauty aids, home care supplies, home health equipment, household hazardous waste (paint, aerosol cans, etc.), illegal substances and paraphernalia, infectious waste, institutional waste, medical devices and equipment, medical sharps (needles, lancets), mercury thermometers, personal care items, and radioactive materials. EVENT PREPARATION: Keep all medications in their original containers. DO: Black-out (using a sharpie or other black marker) name of individual who was prescribed the medication and the name of the prescribing physician, dentist, or veterinarian. DO NOT: Black-out the name of the medication, dosage, and quantity prescribed. Registration HHW Contact: Michael Stepaniak | Phone: 412.488.7452 | Email: michaels@ccicenter.org
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