Yunusemre Municipality disposes of 5 tons of waste medicine

Yunusemre Municipality has successfully disposed of 5,080 kilograms of waste medicine over a three-year period to protect the environment and public health. Under a protocol signed in 2024 between the municipality and the 29th Region Manisa Chamber of Pharmacists, expired or unusable medications are collected via specialized boxes placed in designated pharmacies throughout the district.

According to municipal data, 1,022 kilograms were disposed of in 2024, 2,495 kilograms in 2025, and 1,564 kilograms have been collected so far in 2026. The collected waste is temporarily stored before being sent to licensed firms authorized by the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change for final disposal.

Mayor Semih Balaban emphasized that environmental protection is a collective responsibility, urging citizens not to discard unused medications in trash or nature to ensure a healthier future.