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Local Drug Collection Boxes

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Drop Box Collection Results By Year:
Year
Amount Burned (lbs.)
2012
 3,639
2013
 8,149
2014
 15,930
2015
 23,651
2016
 33,803
2017  37,541

 

Click on this link to set up a Prescription Drug Drop Box in a police department.
The following municipalities now have, or will soon have, medication drop boxes. These boxes are secured in the lobby of the police department, and are accessible anytime the department is open. No questions asked, just drop the unwanted medications in and they will be safely and securely destroyed.

 

What CAN and CANNOT be discarded in local medication drop-boxes

YES:  
• Over-the-counter medications
• Prescription medications
• Medication samples
• Medications for household pets
• Medicated lotions or ointments
NO:  

• Needles or other “sharps”

• Hazardous waste

• Thermometers

• Personal care products (shampoo, etc.)