Posted by jane d on December 25, 2003, at 2:59:17
In reply to What to do with labels on medication bottles?, posted by Bob on December 25, 2003, at 1:27:22
> I have a small problem with how to get rid of the info printed on the label of a plastic medecine container after it's empty. For my sensitive personal mail, I just put it in a paper shredder. For these labels, I can't peel them off of the bottles to save my life. I also tried blacking it out with a permanent magic marker, but when it dries you can still read all the info. The labels have my full name, phone number, doctor's name, the med name, my address. Heck, it seems like the only thing missing is my SS number. I just feel uncomfortable throwing it in the trash. Anyone have any ideas?
>Bob,
It really embarasses me that I have an answer for this but it used to bother me too. In fact it still does on alternate days. Try soaking the empty bottles in water. Even if the label will not come off, once it is soaked you can scratch off enough of the paper to make it completely illegible.Jane
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