Health & Fitness
Medford Police To Host Drug Take Back Day
Residents can safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs on Oct. 23.
MEDFORD, MA — The Medford Police Department and Board of Health are sponsoring a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Drop-offs will be located in the rear parking lot at City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Drive, and Wegmans, 3850 Mystic Valley Parkway.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications.
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During Medford's drive-up event, residents may turn in any unused or expired medication for safe disposal. Accepted medications include:
- Pills
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Cough medicines or other liquid medications
- Any prescription medications
- Needles / syringes
The following items will not be accepted:
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- Medical devices such as IV bags or home infusion items
- Thermometers
- Medical instruments
This service is free and anonymous for residents.
For more information about National Take Back Day, please visit https://takebackday.dea.gov/ or call 781-393-2449.
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