Local Drug Collection Boxes

Medication collection boxes, or drop boxes, are located in the towns and cities shown on the map below. Drop boxes located at police departments or trooper barracks are secured in the lobby and are available anytime the department is open. No questions asked, just drop the unwanted medications in the drop box and they will be safely and securely destroyed.

Law enforcement locations are displayed with blue dots. Non-law enforcement are displayed with orange dots.

 
What CAN and CANNOT be Disposed of 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, deodorant, etc.)
Drop Box Collection Results By Year
Year
  # of Boxes
Amount Burned (lbs.)
2012
 22 3,639
2013
  34 8,149
2014
  49 15,930
2015
 53 23,651
2016
 71 33,803
2017  79 37,541
2018 95 43,251
2019 95 59,058
2020 106 43,728
2021 116 48,072
2022 116  55,320*
2023 116 60,686
2024 116 65,584
*For the 2022 reporting year, Bethel Police Department, Oxford Resident Troopers Office and the Plainfield Police Department did not report the amount collected by the box.

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Click on this link to set up a Prescription Drug Drop Box in a police department.
 
 
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