Green Neighbors Program

The Clark County Green Neighbors Program is coordinated by Clark County Public Health’s Solid Waste and Environmental Outreach to assist citizens with developing more sustainable lifestyles and building a strong environmental community in Clark County. Solid waste regional planning and programs are a cooperative effort of Battle Ground, Camas, Clark County, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal, and Yacolt.

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Unwanted medication take-back events

Upcoming medication take back event

Saturday, April 30, 10 am - 2 pm

Medication take back events are held twice a year at multiple locations throughout Clark County. Citizens may drop off any unwanted medications free of charge and no questions asked. Let's work together to keep these substances out of the hands of children and away from our waterways. Events are hosted in partnership with substance misuse prevention coalitions, community partners and the US DEA.

Take Back Event FAQs  Free Year-round Disposal

Drop off Locations:

PeaceHealth Southwest Urgent Care
33rd & Main (South Back Lot), Vancouver

  • YES Sharps & syringes
  • YES vape pens and e-cigarettes WITHOUT batteries

Kaiser Permanente - ORCHARDS
7101 NE 137th Ave, Vancouver

  • YES vape pens and e-cigarettes WITHOUT batteries
  • NO Sharps and syringes

Battle Ground Police Department
507 SW 1st Street, Battle Ground

  • YES vape pens and e-cigarettes WITHOUT batteries
  • NO Sharps and syringes

Washougal Police Department
1320 A Street, Washougal

  • YES vape pens and e-cigarettes WITHOUT batteries
  • NO Sharps and syringes

Cowlitz Indian Tribal Public Safety Department
31501 NW 31st Avenue, Ridgefield
(La Center exit I-5, south of the Ilani Casino)

  • NO Sharps and syringes
  • NO vape pens and e-cigarettes

Learn more about sharps disposal  Learn more about battery disposal

Unwanted Medication Transportation Tips

Keep the following in mind when transporting unwanted medications for disposal:

  • While it is perfectly acceptable to combine all pills into one resealable plastic bag, if you get pulled over it might be easier to explain if you keep them in the original container with the medication name visible.
  • Make sure the container is sealed and does not leak.
  • Remove or obscure all patient information.

Medication Take Back Event FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions - English

Frequently Asked Questions - Spanish / Español

Frequently Asked Questions - Russian / Русский

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