Waste360
1 April 2026
New Report Opens Potential to Recycle Billions of Pill Bottles
Why It Matters for ITAD
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As US prescriptions hit record highs, so does pharmacy waste. Up to 78,000 tons of pill bottles— both bulk packers that pharmacists use in back-of-house and consumer-facing bottles— are tossed annually, estimates Closed Loop Center for the Circular Economy.
Key Takeaways
- • New Report Opens Potential to Recycle Billions of Pill Bottles.
