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1. Where can I dispose of plastic grocery bags?

Many local grocers provide recycling for all light plastic bags, film and produce bags. Local retailers, such as, Kroger, Randall's and HEB, provide a collection bin at their entrances. Whole Foods accepts plastic bags at their customer service counter.

2. Can I dispose my medicines and needles in the trash?

Sharps, needles and lancets need to be stored in a home sharps container that can be purchased at any pharmacy and sealed when full. Disposal may be done by mail. Sharps Compliance, Inc. (800.772.5657) and MedWaste Tracker (866.699.6466) are 2 Houston-based companies that provide this service.

Expired and unwanted pharmaceutical drugs may be disposed of by either purchasing a takeaway envelope from your local pharmacy for a nominal fee, or participating in a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day offered by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) twice a year. For more information on this event, visit the

National Take-Back Initiative site.