Bin Collection Day

Which bin for medicines and tablets?

Usual answer in the UK

Take-back Shop or take-back point

Take unused or out-of-date medicines back to a pharmacy. They should not go in bins or down the toilet.

Does every council do this?

Most councils follow the answer above, but bins and sorting rules are set locally, and a few councils still do things differently. If your bin has a sticker, or your council sent a leaflet, follow that. Enter your postcode to go straight to your council's guidance.

More items that usually go to a shop or take-back point

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