Frequently Asked Questions

Please view the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Colorado Household Medication and Sharps Takeback program webpage for further information and resources.

Please view the Take Meds Seriously website for further information and resources.

Oxygen bottles must be returned to the original supplier. Unopened medical supplies can be donated to organizations such as Project Cure.

Please visit the South Metro Community Risk Reduction Hazardous Materials webpage to learn more about disposal of household hazardous materials. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Programs webpage also has further information and resources.

Please view the National Flag Foundation's How to Properly Dispose of an American Flag webpage for further information and resources.

SMFR does not accept fire extinguishers for disposal. SMFR does not recharge fire extinguishers. SMFR encourages individuals to contact the manufacturer of their fire extinguisher to get accurate information regarding the safe handling of their product, safe disposal of their product, and more.

Please view the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Colorado Household Medication and Sharps Takeback Program webpage for further information and resources.