Recycle & Donate Empty Pill Bottles: A Simple Guide

In this age of recycling, pill bottles are no exception. Clean, empty pill bottles may be donated.

Things You'll Need

• hot water
• antibacterial dish soap
• small bottle brush or sponge
• paper towels or dish drainer

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Instructions

• 1

  Soak the bottles and lids in hot, soapy water for 5 minutes. Carefully remove the bottles one at a time and peel off the entire label. Make sure all of the glue is removed by rubbing with thumb or finger.

• 2

  Wash each bottle and lid with a small bottle brush or sponge; then rinse thoroughly with warm water, making sure to remove all soap residue.

• 3

  Dry bottles and lids by placing upside down on a clean paper towel or in a clean dish drainer.

• 4

  Call your local pharmacy and ask if they will accept the bottles and lids. Explain how you cleaned them, and ask if anything else must be done in order for them to accept the donation.