Specialist disposal
How to dispose of inhalers
Take used inhalers back to a pharmacy. Do not put them in a waste bin.
Pharmacies
Any pharmacy can take used inhalers.
Inhaler gas escapes in landfill
Recycle Now says inhalers sent to landfill release the gas left in the canister into the air, which harms the environment.
Last updated: 15 October 2026
Written by Binmap using guidance from Recycle Now.
Advice from national bodies
What to do
- Take old inhalers with you when you next collect a prescription.
Kinds of place that take it
- Pharmacy returns
Guides for similar items
Other kinds of place
Schemes and collection services
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