Prescription Drug Medication Disposal

Medications

If you have prescription medication in your household and are looking for a location for proper disposal, you can bring these medications to the Police Department/Town Office building. Guidelines on what is accepted and not accepted are as follows:

  1. Pharmaceuticals may be disposed of in the original containers or in a sealed plastic bag.
  2. Liquids must remain in the original container.

We DO accept:

  1. Prescription medication (Controlled and Non-Controlled).
  2. Over-The-Counter (OTC) Medication.
  3. Vitamins.
  4. Syrups, Ointments, Creams, Lotions.

We do NOT accept:

  1. Needles, syringes, or lancets.
  2. Thermometers, batteries or other products which contain mercury or cadmium.
  3. Medical waste items such as IV bags, used bandages, gowns, or biohazard items.
  4. Aerosol cans.
  5. Hydrogen peroxide or other disinfectants.
  6. Personal care products (non-medicated shampoo, sunscreen, etc).