HPSA

Protect Your Health,
Protect the Environment

Millions of unwanted health products, used by consumers in their households, are improperly disposed of each year, harming our environment and health.

Properly disposing of your unwanted Medications and used Medical Sharps through our take-back programs helps protect our communities and the environment.

Be a Part of the Solution

It’s that simple—and always free.

Gather your unused or expired medications, place them in a bag, and bring them to your nearest collection location.

Protecting you and your community.

Used needles, lancets, and other sharps belong in approved sharps containers. Pick up your free sharps container from any collection location and return them once filled for safe disposal.

Protecting the Environment

When health products are flushed, poured down the drain, or thrown in the trash, it can have harmful effects on the environment. By disposing of unwanted medications and used medical sharps properly through a take back program, we can protect our land and waterways from harmful contamination.

Health & Safety

HPSA return programs facilitate the safe management and disposal of unwanted medications and used medical sharps ensuring the health and safety of those in our communities.

safer environment and healthier communities

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Latest News Updates

Don’t Dump Drugs!: A call to action for all Quebecers to safely dispose of medical sharps and unused medications.

Feb 26, 2024
Yukon

Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) and Recycle NB announced a new program for New Brunswickers to return unwanted medications and used medical sharps to participating collection locations....

Approval of New Brunswick Stewardship Plan for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Sharps

Aug 24, 2023
New Brunswick

The plan outlines HPSA operational and management strategy for implementing an extended producer responsibility (EPR) pharmaceuticals and medical sharps program within New Brunswick starting January 1, 2024....

Major need for Canadian families to improve safe handling and disposal of medications at home

Aug 8, 2023
National, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, PEI

TORONTO, August 8, 2023 - Survey data released today highlights a discrepancy amongst parents of youth and teens in Canada, between the awareness of safe medication practices and the corresponding action around safe handling, storage, and disposal, putting children...

How to safely dispose of your Medications and medical sharps

Medications

If you look in your medicine cabinet, chances are you’ll find expired or unused medications. From tablets you bought just in case you got sick on a trip to the leftover cough syrup to pain medications you didn’t use up to those old birth control pills.

Medical Sharps

If anyone in your household requires medical sharps due to their health condition, it is essential to dispose of them properly. Discarding them in the trash could result in needle stick injuries to household members, pets, housekeepers, janitors, and municipal workers.

The Process