2008 Medicine Take-back Workshop in Seattle, Washington

In April 2008, a consortium of key health, government, environmental and citizen groups concerned with the impacts of improper residential drug disposal organized a one-day workshop address the residential drug disposal dilemma and determine the next action steps in establishing a secure take-back system for Washington State.

Presentations at the workshop included an overview of the issues, pharmaceutical manufacturer and retailer interests, take-back models, a progress report on the Washington PH:ARM Pilot Project and a review of Washington State Legislation. See presentations and handouts from the workshop for more information.

Secure Medicine Return Legislation: A Producer Responsibility Approach (PPT file, 1.28MB).

Northwest Product Stewardship Council. November 2008.