HPSA

Protect Your Health,
Protect the Environment

Millions of unwanted health products are improperly disposed of each year, harming our environment and health.

Properly disposing of your unwanted Medications and used Medical Sharps through our take-back programs helps protect our communities and the environment.

Protecting the Environment

When health products are flushed, poured down the drain, or thrown in the trash, it can have harmful effects on the environment. By disposing of unwanted medications and used medical sharps properly through a take back program, we can protect our land and waterways from harmful contamination.

Health & Safety

HPSA return programs facilitate the safe management and disposal of unwanted medications and used medical sharps ensuring the health and safety of those in our communities.

safer environment and healthier communities

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Latest News Updates

Don’t Dump Drugs!: A call to action for all Quebecers to safely dispose of medical sharps and unused medications.

Oct 7, 2024
Quebec

Montréal, Quebec — October 2, 2024 — The Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is proud to announce the introduction of a return program for the safe disposal of unused consumer medications and used medical sharps at participating collection locations....

HPSA announces appointment of New CEO

Sep 24, 2024
Ontario

Toronto, September 24 – The Board of Directors of the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Delphine Lagourgue as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2025. Delphine Lagourgue will succeed Terri Drover, who...

CEO Retirement

Sep 23, 2024
National

The Board would like to share an important milestone in the journey of the Health Products Stewardship Association (HPSA). After four and a half years of exemplary dedication and leadership, Terri Drover, our CEO, has decided to retire. This...

Members

Take back programs in provinces with regulations that mandate the safe collection and disposal of unwanted medications and used medical sharps.

Collection Location

As the primary point of contact for consumers who use medications and medical sharps, pharmacists play a key role in the safe disposal of these products.

How to safely dispose of your Medications and medical sharps

Medications

If you look in your medicine cabinet, chances are you’ll find expired or unused medications. From tablets you bought just in case you got sick on a trip to the leftover cough syrup to pain medications you didn’t use up to those old birth control pills.

Medical Sharps

If anyone in your household requires medical sharps due to their health condition, it is essential to dispose of them properly. Discarding them in the trash could result in needle stick injuries to household members, pets, housekeepers, janitors, and municipal workers.

The Process