Health & Fitness
Medford Taking Part In National Drug Take Back Day
Residents may turn in any unused or expired medication for safe disposal Oct. 24.
MEDFORD, MA — The Medford Police Department and Board of Health are sponsoring the annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be two drop-off locations: the rear parking lot at City Hall, 85 George P. Hassett Dr., 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.
During Medford's drive-up event, residents may turn in any unused or expired medication for safe disposal. Accepted medications include:
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- Pills
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Cough medicines or other liquid medications
- Any prescription medications
- Needles / syringes
Items NOT ACCEPTED include:
- Medical devices such as IV bags or home infusion items
- Thermometers
- Medical instruments
This service is free and anonymous for residents.
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For more information about National Take Back Day, please visit https://takebackday.dea.gov/ or call 781-393-2449.
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