MEDICATION DISPOSAL
To properly dispose of medication, take medications out of the bottles and place them in a zip lock bag. Liquids, powders and ointments must be in a tightly closed container, with identifying information removed, then placed in the ziplock bag. Never pour medication down the drain, flush down toilets or dispose in trash bins. DO NOT place sharps (needles) or illegal drugs in the kiosks. For more information on how to properly dispose of medication call the Department of Public Health at (530) 225-5591.
POLICE DEPARTMENTS HOURS: 24/7
Kiosk locations:
Redding Police Department
855 Cypress Ave
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-4200 (non-emergency)
Anderson Police Department
2220 North St
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-6600 (non-emergency)
City of Shasta Lake Sheriff’s Office
4488 Red Bluff St
Shasta Lake, CA 96019
(530) 245-6096 (non-emergency)
SHARPS (NEEDLES) DISPOSAL
In order to properly dispose sharps, they must be in a small puncture proof container, such as a water bottle or something similar, with a secure lid and labeled “sharps”. Loose needles will NOT be accepted. NEVER dispose sharps in trash bins or flush down toilets. For more information to properly dispose sharps call the Department of Health and Human Services at (530) 225-5591 or online at cityofredding.org.
Big Foot Recycling
(530) 365-6458
bigfootrecycling.com
Kiosk Locations
Site #14
2455 Hartnell Ave
Redding, CA 96002
Hours: Tue - Sat, 10am - 4:30pm
Site #19
1330 Churn Creek Rd
Redding, CA 96003
Hours: Tue - Sat, 10am - 4:30pm
Site #20
201 Lake Blvd
Redding, CA 96003
Hours: Tue - Sat, 10am - 4:30pm
Site #34
2275 Pine St
Redding, CA 96001
Hours: Tue - Sat, 10am - 4:30pm
ANDERSON LOCATIONS:
Site #16
2345 Balls Ferry Rd
Anderson, CA 96007
Hours: Tue - Sat, 10am - 4:30pm
Site #37
6430 Westwood Road
Anderson, CA 96007
Hours: Tue - Sat, 10am - 4:40pm
Other Drop-off Sites:
City of Redding Transfer Station (Hazardous Waste)
2255 Abernathy Ln
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 224-6209
Thursday - Saturday, 9am-4pm
Department of Public Health
2650 Breslauer Way
Redding, CA 96001
(530) 225-5591