Health & Fitness
Somerville Taking Part In National Drug Take Back Day
Residents may turn in any unused or expired medication for safe disposal Oct. 24.
SOMERVILLE, MA — Somerville residents will be able to turn in unwanted prescription drugs on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Accepted medications include:
- Pills
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Cough medicines or other liquid medications
- Any prescription medications
- Needles / syringes
Items NOT ACCEPTED include:
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- Medical devices such as IV bags or home infusion items
- Thermometers
- Medical instruments
The service is anonymous and free. Pills may be dropped off at the Somerville police station, 220 Washington St., or the Somerville fire station at 6 Newbury St. in Teele Square.
See below for safety guidelines:
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NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY – SATURDAY October 24th 10AM-1:00PM CLEAN OUT YOUR MEDICINE CABINET Residents are invited to bring your pills for disposal to one of two sites in the community. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. #NationalTakeBackDay pic.twitter.com/Ml5QAYZAWm
— SomervillePolice (@SomervillePD) October 22, 2020
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