At Schnucks, we care about your health and safety! We are proud to partner in a program called RxMEDS, a medicine disposal program so you can bring unused or expired medicines you have in your home for safe incineration.
Drop-off Schedule
Medicines can only be accepted at the following specific Schnucks locations and times:
| First Monthly Date: 2nd Thursday of each month : 10am until 1 pm |
| St. Louis City City Plaza 3431 Union St. Louis, MO 63115 South County or City Arsenal 5055 Arsenal St. Louis, Mo 63139 Gravois 7450 Hampton Avenue St. Louis, MO 63109 Kirkwood 10233 Manchester Road Kirkwood, MO 63122 Twin Oaks 1393 Big Bend Suite 1 Ballwin, MO 63021 North County Bridgeton 11253 St. Charles Rock Rd St. Louis, MO 63044 Grandview 74 Grandview Plaza Center Florissant, MO 63033 St. Charles County Harvester 48 Plaza Ninety-four Drive St. Peters, MO 63376 Lake St. Louis 101 Civic Center Drive Lake St. Louis, MO 63367 Illinois Granite City 3100 Madison Avenue Granite City, IL 62040 |
| Dates: January 10, February 14, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13 |
| Second Monthly Date: 4th Thursday of each month : 10am until 1 pm |
| St. Louis County, Central or West Richmond Heights 6600 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63117 Wildwood 16580 Manchester Road Wildwood, MO 63040 South County or City South Grand 3430 South Grand St. Louis, MO 63118 Telegraph 5519 Oakville Shopping Center St. Louis, MO 63129 North County Cool Valley 1225 South Florissant Road Cool Valley, MO 63121 Florissant 8200 N. Lindbergh Florissant, MO 63031 St. Charles County Mid Rivers 577 Mid Rivers Mall Drive St. Peters, MO 63376 Wentzville 1960 Wentzville Parkway Wentzville, MO 63385 Illinois Godfrey 2712 Godfrey Road Godfrey, IL 62035 Swansea 2665 N. Illinois Street Swansea, IL 62221 |
| Dates: January 24, February 28, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28, September 25, October 23 |
My Participation
How can I participate?
- Clean out your medicine cabinet and find any expired medicines or medicines you do not use anymore. These can be prescription or over-the-counter medicines.
- Bring these medicines in their original container to any RxMEDS Schnucks Disposal site on the designated Thursdays, 10 am until 1 pm.
- Please do not remove information regarding the type of medicine in the container. We must record the medication information prior to incineration. You may cross off your name at home or at Schnucks.
- While we will ask you a few questions like your zip code, no personal information will be requested.
- Note, the medicine will be NOT be resold or reused. No refunds or exchanges will be permitted. All medicine will be hauled to a local, licensed incinerator and safely destroyed.
Are there any restrictions? Yes:
- We cannot accept thermometers, needles or medical or household waste.
- The collection program is for individuals or households only. Materials will not be accepted from heath centers, doctors’ offices, or other organizations.
Hotline for questions, or to volunteer: 314-289-5629
Why use this program?
Why is medicine disposal a concern?
The EPA has recognized that unused prescription and over-the-counter medicines pose a hazard if left in the home. This is because:
- Possible poisoning or harmful side effects can occur following inappropriate ingestion, particularly among the elderly, children, and pets.
- Theft of medicines may lead to inappropriate use or identity theft.
Medicines flushed down the toilet contaminate rivers and streams. This causes growth and reproductive problems in fish and other aquatic wildlife. DO NOT FLUSH your old medicines!
Alternative Disposal Methods
What if I can't make it to a RxMEDS Schnucks Drop off Location?
If you can't make it in at the specific time, you can learn how to properly dispose of medicines at home to be safe for the environment.
At least once a year, go through your medicine cabinet and pull out expired medicines or medicines you are no longer using.
Watch the video below on how to safely dispose of medicines at home:
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For more information view these PDF files:
"Medicine Disposal Program times, dates, and directions"
"Medicine Cabinet Cleanup : Tips for Seniors!"
To dispose of unwanted medicines at home, follow these simple steps:
- Add water to the medicine container to dissolve the tablets or dilute the liquid.
- Empty medicine & water from its container into a disposable & sealable bag.
- Mix in a handful of undesirable solid substance such as kitty litter or coffee grounds.
- Remove & destroy ALL identifying personal information from the prescription label of the original medicine container.
- Place bag in trash on trash pick-up day. Recycle plastic or glass container.
If you have more questions, talk to your Schnucks pharmacist. As the medicine experts, pharmacists are available to guide you on how to properly dispose of your unused medicines.
RxMEDS Partners
List of RxMEDS Partners:
Area Resources for Community and Human Services (ARCHS)
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Cintas Corporation
AARP Missouri Chapter
Mid-East Area Agency on Aging
OASIS
Senior Services Plus
WK Health
Contact Information
If you have more questions, talk to your Schnucks pharmacist. Visit our store directory for more contact information.