Safe, convenient medicine disposal
Proper disposal of expired or unwanted medicines is important for the safety of your household, our community and the environment. It's free with The RUM Project.
Collected since 2001:
13,069,333
kg
1. Read
Go to the areas in your home where you store medicines. Read the labels, check expiry dates and review all medicines.
Consider whether you actually need them.
2. Remove
Remove all of your unwanted medicines from your home medicine areas. Recycle any packaging at home.
Place them in a bag or container to take with you.
3. Return
Return your unwanted medicines to your local pharmacy.
Your pharmacist will put your medicines in a secure bin for safe disposal.
About Us
The RUM Project (Return Unwanted Medicines) is a nationwide initiative dedicated to providing Australians with a safe, easy, and free way to dispose of unwanted or expired medicines.
Multi-Language Resources
To ensure everyone can understand and participate in safe medicine disposal, our information brochure is available in a range of non-English versions.
Ask Your Pharmacist
RUM bins are found in all PBS approved community pharmacies across Australia. You can return any medicine to any pharmacy.
