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MO. Department of Natural Resources

MO. Recycling Association  -  Contamination Brochure

Kansas City Area - Recyclespot Flyer

OneSTL - Pick6 Campaign

City of Rolla - Video

America Recycles Day - Recycling Locator 

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DRUG TAKE BACK NEWS:
 RX CARES FOR MISSOURI MEDICATION DESTRUCTION PROGRAM
The Missouri General Assembly enacted § 338.142, RSMo, in 2017 which gave the Board authority to establish a drug take-back program for controlled substances. The Board subsequently initiated the Rx Cares for Missouri Medication Destruction and Disposal Program (the “Program”) to provide resources for the collection of unused/unwanted medication from the public for disposal. 
What is the Rx Cares for Missouri Medication Destruction and Disposal Program?The Missouri General Assembly enacted § 338.142, RSMo, in 2017 which gave the Board authority to establish a drug take-back program for controlled substances. The Board subsequently initiated the Rx Cares for Missouri Medication Destruction and Disposal Program (the “Program”) to provide resources to authorized entities for the collection of unused/unwanted medication from the public for disposal. Approved Program participants will be provided a collection receptacle and inner liners to collect medication from the public. Once medication is collected, the Board will pay for destruction of medication up to twelve (12) times during the participation period at intervals selected by the Participant. Board rule 20 CSR 2220-9.900 contains detailed information on Program operations and eligibility requirements (see attached). Participants must also comply with all state and federal controlled substance laws governing collection of controlled substances for disposal. Participants should make sure they are aware of and able to comply with DEA and BNDD requirements.
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