Reduce ~ Reuse ~ Recycle
The solid waste hierarchy teaches us to first reduce, then reuse, and finally recycle.

It seems as though very few people know how to recycle prescription bottles.  Apparently, there aren't many communities that currently accept #5 plastics for recycling.  Most of them accept #1-PET & #2-HDPE.  

The same as any movement, the more that people try to recycle polypropylene, the more widespread and easier it will become. Many reclaimers are starting to find ways to incorporate it into other products. Garbage and recycling bins, water filtration systems, shipping pallets, sheeting and automotive battery casings are just a few of the products that can be made out of recycled polypropylene.

It is strongly recommended that personal info on the prescription label is concealed or removed before recycling.  You can mark out the info with a black permanent marker or cover with duct tape.  You could also scratch off the label or soak in warm soapy water and rub the label off the container.

Check with your local city or county's trash and recycling service for info about their recycling programs.   You can also check with your local community's recycling facility to see if they accept #5 plastics.   It is recommended that the labels are removed or personal info marked out before recycling. Visit www.earth911.com to search for local recyclers who accept #5 plastics.

• Preserve has a program called "Gimme 5" that allows you to bring any used #5 plastic to certain Whole Foods Markets stores & drop off in their recycling bins.  This link shows the locations: http://www.preserveproducts.com/recycling/gimme5locations.html
• You can also mail them to "Gimme 5": http://www.preserveproducts.com/gimme5#send
• Some churches collect the medicine bottles for non-profit organizations or mission trips.
• The humane society may use empty prescription bottles when they adopt out puppies or kittens for a day or two of medicine.  Check with local animal shelters too.