Medford Police To Host Drug Take Back Day

Medford MA

13 October, 2021

12:34 PM

Description

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. 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: 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.