You may know that our water systems are being polluted more and more by people dumping medications in the toilet or sink -- but what to do instead? Kevin Sweet, our Solid Waste Manager, says that for now, the best and safest option is to wrap the medication in duct tape and throw away with your regular trash. Maynard's trash is incinerated in Millbury, so no medication ends up in a landfill to endanger animals.
Please spread the word to others about safe disposal of medicines.
Long term, we hope to get funding to join the National Pharmaceutical Take-back Day or to set up funding for our police station to be able to accept used medications. Stay tuned!
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