Don’t flush your unused medication

Sewer Authority Mid-Coastside encourages Coastsiders to drop off their unused medications, rather than dumping them down the drain.

While the effects of "pill pollution" on humans are currently not fully understood, several studies have identified a demonstrated, negative effect of pharmaceuticals on certain wildlife—including fish and amphibians.  Measurable concentrations of prescription and nonprescription drugs, steroids, and reproductive hormones have been detected in 80% of the 139 streams across 30 states tested by the US Geological Survey (2002).  

You can drop off your old medications at one of the Coastside receiving stations. Disposal is available during normal business hours of 8:30 am through 5:00 pm.

San Mateo County Sheriff’s Sub-Station
California Avenue
Moss Beach

Half Moon Bay Police Department
537 Kelly Avenue
Half Moon Bay