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