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How do I dispose of expired medications?: Medicines and medical waste present unique challenges for solid waste disposal. Since many medicines are either still active or have active byproducts, flushing is generally not advised.
There are options such as drug take-back programs through some pharmacy's. There is also a disposal receptacle located at the Kennewick Police Department at 211 W. 6th Ave.

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1. How do I recycle or dispose of old smoke detectors?: Please refer to the guidelines and information provided by the Benton County Waste Disposal website.

2. How do I dispose of an old or expired fire extinguisher?: Contact your local waste collection service provider for current recommendations for disposal or, visit the Benton County Household Hazardous Waste website.

3. How do I dispose of expired medications?: Medicines and medical waste present unique challenges for solid waste disposal. Since many medicines are either still active or have active byproducts, flushing is generally not advised.
There are options such as drug take-back programs through some pharmacy's. There is also a disposal receptacle located at the Kennewick Police Department at 211 W. 6th Ave.

4. How do I dispose of used needles/sharps?: There are a variety of retailers (Wal-Mart, Rite Aid, Walgreen's, etc) that sell needle clipping and storage devices such as BD Safe-Clip.

5. How do I dispose of hazardous/flammable materials?: Contact your local waste collection service provider for current recommendations for disposal or, visit the Benton County Household Hazardous Waste website.