Protecting Tomorrow
Every day is take back day in Nebraska, and we make it easy. Simply bring your expired or unused prescription or over-the-counter medication to a participating pharmacy for safe disposal.
Disposal Locations
200 East Pacific Street, Callaway, NE, USA
744 South E Street, Broken Bow, NE, USA
540 South 8th Avenue, Broken Bow, NE, USA
902 Avenue D, Gothenburg, NE, USA
312 W 8th St, Cozad, NE, USA
312 W 8th St, Cozad, NE, USA
133 E 8th St, Cozad, NE, USA
137 Grand Ave, Burwell, NE 68823, USA
603 North Washington Street, Lexington, NE, USA
133 S 7th St, Loup City, NE, USA
125 S 16th St, Ord, NE, USA
1429 M St, Ord, NE, USA
402 N Jeffers St, North Platte, NE, USA
221 S Jeffers St ste 2, North Platte, NE, USA
102 East Philip Avenue, North Platte, NE, USA
102 East Philip Avenue, North Platte, NE, USA
211 West Leota Street, North Platte, NE, USA
611 W Francis St ste 130, North Platte, NE, USA
601 West Leota Street, North Platte, NE, USA
1845 West A Street, North Platte, NE, USA
314 Grand Ave, Ravenna, NE, USA
4800 3rd Avenue, Kearney, NE, USA
412 West 42nd Street, Kearney, NE, USA
3920 2nd Avenue, Kearney, NE, USA
3611 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE, USA
211 West 33rd Street, Kearney, NE, USA
Good Samaritan Hospital Pharmacy
10 East 31st Street, Kearney, NE, USA
7 West 25th Street, Kearney, NE, USA
2123 Central Avenue, Kearney, NE, USA
516 W 14th Ave ste 500, Holdrege, NE, USA
What Do You Do with Leftover Meds?
Leftover medication poses a major risk to our communities. If not disposed of properly, it can seriously harm not only our children and families, but also our environment. Leftover medication often ends up in our beloved waterways or in the wrong hands, leading to accidental poisoning and overdoses.
Every Day Is Take-Back Day in Nebraska
We work with around 300 pharmacies across Nebraska where anyone can properly dispose of their unused or expired medication. There’s no catch—it’s 100% free for both pharmacies and consumers to participate. Nebraska is one of the first states to start a program like this, and we’re proud to raise awareness about this critical resource.
(2016 - January 2025)
How You Can Take Action
Before You Go to the Pharmacy
Go through your home and gather expired or unused prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. There’s no need to separate them from their container—disposal is 100% confidential.
Accepted Items
Unaccepted Items
What To Expect at the Pharmacy
The pharmacy staff will separate the medications by controlled and non-controlled. They will place the non-controlled and over-the-counter medications in their proper drug disposal container. The pharmacy staff will provide you with a prepaid postage envelope for the controlled medications. Place them in the envelope, seal the envelope, and then drop it off in the nearest U.S. mailbox. Take this time to talk to the pharmacy staff and ask questions about your medications. If you did not finish one of your prescriptions due to a drug interaction or side effect, ask them to update your pharmacy record accordingly.
Did You Know?
Improperly disposing of your unused or expired medications can harm the environment. When flushed, put down the drain, or thrown in the trash, over-the-counter and prescription medications can contaminate landfills and water supplies. Sadly, most water treatment facilities don’t have the capacity to remove these emerging contaminants.
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