Deterra Pouches

It’s never been easier to make the safe choice!

Now you can easily and safely dispose of unused drugs with Deterra pouches from Clackamas County.

Deterra is a medication disposal pouch that allows you to deactivate and conveniently dispose of expired or unwanted medications or drugs.

Why should you dispose of unused medications and illicit drugs?

  • Protect your loved ones. When you keep drugs in your home, they may be taken by people who should not take them, including children. Disposing of unused drugs saves lives.
  • Protect our water. Medications that are flushed, dumped down the drain or put in the trash contaminate our water.

What substances can Deterra pouches dissolve?

Deterra can be used to safely deactivate and dispose of unneeded pills, patches, liquids, creams and films at home. Deterra pouches can also be used to dispose of illicit substances such as fentanyl.

Deterra can not be used for inorganic meds like antacids or iron supplements, marijuana bud/leaf products, or biologics like vaccines.

How do I use the Deterra Pouch?

1. Place medication in pouch

Open pouch and place unused medication inside.

2. Fill halfway with water

Fill halfway with warm water and wait 30 seconds. Foaming may occur.

3. Seal, shake & dispose in trash

Seal tightly, gently shake and dispose of in normal trash.

Get free Deterra pouches at these locations across Clackamas County

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  • Canby Public Library
    220 NE 2nd Ave, Canby , OR 97013
  • Canby Adult Center
    1250 S Ivy St, Canby , OR 97013
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  • City Hall
    475 SE Main St, Estacada , OR 97023
  • Estacada AntFarm Youth & Family Services
    350 SW Zobrist, Estacada, OR 97023
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  • Police Department
    18505 Portland Ave, Gladstone , OR 97027
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  • Happy Valley Library
    13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley, OR 97015
  • City Hall
    16000 SE Misty Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97015
  • Police Department
    12915 SE King Rd, Happy Valley, OR 97015
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  • Lake Oswego Adult Community Center
    505 G Ave, Lake Oswego, OR 97034
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  • Milwaukie Public Library
    10660 SE 21st Ave., Milwaukie, OR 97222
  • City Hall
    10501 SE Main St, Milwaukie, OR 97222
  • Public Safety Building
    3200 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR 97222
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  • Molalla AntFarm Youth & Family Services
    209 Kennel Ave, Molalla, OR 97038
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  • Hoodland Library
    24525 E Welches Rd, Welches, OR 97067
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  • Oregon City Library
    606 John Adams St, Oregon City, OR 97045
  • Clackamas County Transition Center
    2219 Kaen Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045
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  • Sandy Public Library
    38980 Proctor Blvd, Sandy, OR 97055
  • Sandy AntFarm Youth & Family Services
    17390 Smith Ave, Sandy, OR 97055
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  • West Linn Public Library
    1595 Burns St, West Linn, OR 97068
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  • Wilsonville Public Library
    8200 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070
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Contact
Department Staff
Substance Use Prevention Program

Phone:503-742-5300
Fax:503-742-5352
Email:publichealthdivision@clackamas.us

2051 Kaen Road, Suite 367, Oregon City, OR 97045

Office Hours:

Monday to Thursday
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Report a public health emergency or communicable disease 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 503-655-8411.

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