I buried a handful of crushed expired stool softener tablets in the soil around my August late-season turnip transplants. 3 weeks later, this is what happened

is not the right place for old medicine. The best disposal option for expired medications is usually a local drug take-back program, pharmacy kiosk, or community collection event. Many police departments, clinics, and chain pharmacies in small towns and larger cities now offer drop boxes year-round.

If no take-back option is available, check the label and FDA-style disposal guidance for that specific medication. Disposal rules can vary. What I would not do again is crumble medicine into vegetable beds, compost bins, or around fruiting plants. It’s just too uncertain, and