Prescription Drug Disposal

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Do Your Part logo with lock, kiosk, and mailbox and tag line: when you properly store and get rid of unused medications, you're doing your part to keep Vermonters - and Vermont - healthy and safe.
Here’s one reason why it’s so important: More than half of people who misuse prescription medication get it from a friend or relative, often straight out of the medicine cabinet.

But that’s not the only reason.

Medications that are not properly stored in your home can be a risk to kids and pets who might accidentally ingest them. And flushing medications or tossing them in the trash is a danger to our waterways and wildlife.

That’s why we’re asking you to follow these three easy steps to properly store and get rid of medications.

Lock meds securely LOCK
Store your medications in a lock box or locked medicine cabinet.

Drop meds in a kiosk DROP
Drop off unused medication at a kiosk at your local pharmacy or police station. See the map below for a location near you.

Mail meds in a mailback envelope MAIL
Or mail unused medication in a pre-paid envelope.

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National Prescription Drug Take Back DAYs

Every spring and fall, health departments and drug disposal sites around the country join the Drug Enforcement Agency in holding National Prescription Drug Take Back Days. This twice-yearly event provides a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications, while educating about the potential for medication misuse, accidental ingestion and overdose. During the 2018 spring event Vermonters disposed of 6,008 pounds of medication.

Mark your calendars the next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 26, 2019!

Find participating Take Back Day sites in Vermont at DEA.gov

Permanent prescription drug disposal sites

You can find prescription drug disposal sites at participating pharmacies and local sheriff's offices or police stations. Some law enforcement facilities may also have uniformed staff on-site trained to help community members with the safe and proper disposal of prescription drugs.

Click the icons on the map below for information about prescription drug disposal sites.
You can also dial 2-1-1 for locations.

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List of Prescription Drug Disposal Sites

Use the map above for detailed information on each specific facility, briefly described in the list below.
Tip: to narrow down the list to your area, use the search feature to type in your city, town or county.

Facility	Address and Phone Number	County	Days and Times of Operation	Materials Accepted
Greater Falls Pharmacy Inc.	78 Atkinson Street, Bellows Falls 802-460-2634	Windham	Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 7pm Sat: 9am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Marble Works Pharmacy	61 Pine Street, Bristol 802-453-2999	Addison	Mon-Fri: 9am - 6pm	Pills, Patches
Marble Works Pharmacy	99 Maple Street, Middlebury 802-388-3784	Addison	Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm Sat: 8am - 5pm Sun: 9am - 2pm	Pills, Patches
Rutland Pharmacy	75 Allen Street, Rutland 802-775-2545	Rutland	Mon-Fri: 8am - 9pm Sat-Sun: 9am - 7pm	Pills, Patches
Walgreens	514 Farrell Street, South Burlington 802-651-0597	Chittenden	Mon-Fri: 9am - 9pm Sat-Sun: 9am - 5pm	Pills, Patches
Barre City Police Department	15 Fourth Street, Barre 802-476-6613	Washington	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Bennington County Sheriff’s Department	811 US Route 7, Bennington 802-442-4900	Bennington	Mon-Fri: 7am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Bennington Police Station	118 South Street, Bennington 802-442-1030	Bennington	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Brattleboro Police Department	230 Main Street, Brattleboro 802-257-2302	Windham	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Bristol Village Police Department*	73 Munsill Avenue, Bristol 802-453-2533	Addison	Call Ahead	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Aerosols, Sharps
Burlington Police Station	1 North Avenue, Burlington 802-658-2704	Chittenden	Administrative Entrance Lobby: 7:30am-4pm After Hours: Use entrance to Uniformed Service Bureau: 24/7; Lobby can be accessed from there	Pills, Patches
Castleton Police Department	273 VT Route 30 N, Castleton 802-468-5012	Rutland	Mon-Fri: 6am - 4pm	Pills, Patches Call ahead for appointment: liquids, sharps
Orange County Sheriff's Department	11 Route 113, Chelsea 802-685-4875	Orange	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Aerosols, Sharps
Chester Police Department	556 Elm Street, Chester 802-875-2035	Windsor	Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm	Pills, Patches
Essex Police Department	145 Maple Street, Essex Junction 802-878-8331	Chittenden	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Fair Haven Police Department	3 North Park Place, Fair Haven 802-265-4531	Rutland	Mon-Fri: 9am - 2pm	Pills, Patches
Essex County Sheriff's Department	91 Courthouse Drive, Guildhall 802-676-3500	Essex	Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Hanover Public Safety Building	46 Lyme Road, Hanover, NH 802-643-2222	Grafton	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Hardwick Police Department*	56 High Street, Hardwick 802-472-5475	Caledonia	Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Hartford Police Department	812 Va Cutoff Road, Hartford 802-295-3232	Windsor	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Hinesburg Police Station*	10298 Route 116, Hinesburg 802-482-3397	Chittenden	Mon-Fri: 7am - 11pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Aerosols, Sharps
Lamoille County Sheriff's Department	162 Commonwealth Avenue, Hyde Park 802-888-3502	Lamoille	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Ludlow Police Department	19 Westhill Street, Ludlow 802-228-4411	Windsor	7 Days: 8am - 5pm	Pills, Patches
Lyndon Police Department	316 Main Street, Lyndonville 802-626-1271	Caledonia	Tuesday: 8am - 8pm All other days: By Appointment	Pills, Patches
Manchester Public Safety Facility	6041 Main Street, Manchester 802-362-2121	Bennington	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Middlebury Police Department*	1 Lucius Shaw Lane, Middlebury 802-388-3191	Addison	7 Days: 6am - 11pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Aerosols, Sharps
Washington County Sheriff's Office*	10 Elm Street, Montpelier 802-223-3001	Washington	Call Ahead	Call for details
Morristown Police Department	121 Lower Main Street, Morristown 802-888-4211	Lamoille	Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Windham County Sheriff's Department	11 Jail Street, Newfane 802-365-4942	Windham	Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Orleans County Vermont Sheriff's Department	5578 US Route 5, Newport 802-334-3333	Orleans	Mon-Fri: 9am - 4pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Aerosols
Newport Police Department	222 Main Street, Newport 802-334-6733	Orleans	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Grand Isle County Sheriff's Department*	3677 US Route 2, North Hero 802-372-4482	Grand Isle	Mon-Fri: 8am - 3pm Call ahead if dropping off after 3pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Aerosols, Sharps
Northfield Police Department	110 Wall Street, Northfield 802-485-9181	Washington	Mon-Fri: 8am - 4:30pm Also available by appointment	Pills, Patches
Richmond Police Station	203 Bridge Street, Richmond 802-434-2156	Chittenden	Administrative Hours: Mon-Thurs: 7am-4:30pm Fri: 7am-Noon After Hours: Call Ahead	Pills, Patches, Boxed Sharps
Bellows Falls and Rockingham Police Department	170 Rockingham Street, Rockingham 802-463-1234	Windham	Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Royalton Police Department	17 North Windsor Street, South Royalton 802-763-7776	Windsor	Call Ahead Mon-Fri: 9am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Rutland County Sheriff's Office	88 Grove Street, Rutland 802-775-8002	Rutland	Mon-Sat: 6am - midnight Sun: 6am - 8pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Aerosols, Sharps
Shelburne Police Department	5420 Shelburne Road, Shelburne 802-985-8051	Chittenden	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Aerosols
South Burlington Police Station	19 Gregory Drive, South Burlington 802-846-4111	Chittenden	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Springfield Police Department	201 Clinton Street, Springfield 802-885-2113	Windsor	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Saint Albans Police Department Central Dispatch	30 Lower Welden Street, St. Albans 802-524-2161	Franklin	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Caledonia County Sheriff	1126 Main Street, St. Johnsbury 802-748-6666	Caledonia	Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm Closed State Holidays	Pills, Patches
St Johnsbury Police Department	1187 Main Street, St. Johnsbury 802-748-2314	Caledonia	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Swanton Village Police Department	120 First Street, Swanton 802-868-4100	Franklin	Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Marble Works Pharmacy	187 Main Street, Vergennes 802-877-1190	Addison	Mon-Fri: 9am - 6pm Sat-Sun: 9am - 1pm	Pills, Patches
Dover Police Department	246 Route 100, West Dover 802-464-8722	Windham	Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Williston Police Department	7928 Williston Road, Williston 802-878-6611	Chittenden	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Wilmington Police Department	2 E Main Street, Wilmington 802-464-8593	Windham	7 days: 8am - 4:30pm	Pills, Patches
Windsor Police Department	29 Union Street, Windsor 802-674-9042	Windsor	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Winhall Police Department	113 VT Route 30, Winhall 802-375-5415	Bennington	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Winooski Police Station	27 W Allen Street, Winooski 802-655-0221	Chittenden	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Aerosols, Sharps
Woodstock Emergency Services	454 Woodstock Road, Woodstock 802-457-1420	Windsor	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
UVM ACC Campus Outpatient Pharmacy	1 South Prospect Street, Burlington 802-847-3784	Chittenden	Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5pm Arnold Level 1	Pills, Patches, Liquids up to 4 ounces
UVM Main Campus Outpatient Pharmacy	111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington 802-847-2821	Chittenden	Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 11pm Sat-Sun: 8:30am – 5pm Main Lobby Level 3	Pills, Patches, Liquids up to 4 ounces
UVM Fanny Allen Campus Outpatient Pharmacy	792 College Parkway, Colchester 802-847-7461	Chittenden	Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5pm Medical Office Building, Suite 103	Pills, Patches, Liquids up to 4 ounces
Berlin Police Department*	108 Shed Road, Berlin 802-223-4401	Washington	Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm	Pills, Patches, Sharps
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center	100 Hospital Drive, Bennington 802-442-6361	Bennington	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Aerosols
Brighton Police Department	23 East Brighton Road, Island Pond 802-733-4322	Orleans	By Appointment	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Aerosols, Sharps
Montpelier Police Department	1 Pitkin Court, Montpelier 802-223-3445	Washington	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches, Sharps
Barre Town Police Department	149 Websterville Road, Websterville 802-479-0508	Washington	Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Rutland Regional Medical Center	160 Allen Street, Rutland 802-747-1777	Rutland	Mon-Fri: 7am - 5pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids up to 4 oz.
South Hero Pharmacy	334 Us Route 2, South Hero 802-372-5377	Grand Isle	Mon-Fri: 9am - 6pm Sat: 9am - 3pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Springfield Pharmacy	262 River Street, Springfield 802-885-6400	Windsor	Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Sat: 9am-1pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Ludlow Pharmacy	57 Pond Street, Ludlow 802-228-2500	Windsor	Mon-Fri: 9am - 7pm Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun: 9am - 3pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
NOTCH Pharmacy	44 Main Street, Richford 802-255-5530	Franklin	Mon: 9am - 7pm Tues-Fri: 9am - 5:30pm Sat: 9am - 12pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Wilcox Pharmacy	252 Stratton Road, Rutland 802-775-3351	Rutland	Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm Sat: 9am - 2pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Lakeside Pharmacy	242 Pearl Street, Burlington 802-862-1491	Chittenden	Mon-Fri: 8am - 7pm Sat: 9am - 4pm Sun: 9am - 12pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Northwestern Medical Center	133 Fairfield Street, St. Albans 802-524-5911	Franklin	Mon-Fri: 8am - 8pm Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun: 9am - 3pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
The Hotel Pharmacy	20 Elliot Street, Suite 1, Brattleboro 802-254-2303	Windham	Mon-Fri: 9am - 6pm Sat: 9am - 5pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Gifford Health Care	44 South Main Street, Randolph 802-728-7000	Orange	Mon-Fri: 8am - 5pm Sat: 8am - 4pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital	17 Belmont Avenue, Brattleboro 802-257-8222	Windham	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches, Liquids
The Pharmacy Northshire	34 Ways Lane, Manchester Center 802-362-0390	Bennington	Mon-Fri: 8am - 7pm Sat: 8am - 6pm Sun: 9am - 3pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Milton Police Department	37 Bombardier Road, Milton 802-893-2424	Chittenden	Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm	Pills, Patches
Brandon Police Department	301 Forest Dale Road, Brandon 802-247-0222	Rutland	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
North Country Hospital	189 Prouty Drive, Newport 802-334-7331	Orleans	Mon-Fri: 7am - 5pm	PIlls, Patches (Sharps at alternate kiosk)
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital	1315 Hospital Drive, St Johnsbury 802-748-8141	Caledonia	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Green Mountain Pharmacy	5700 Route 100, Londonderry 802-824-3344	Windham	Mon-Fri: 9am - 5:30pm Sat: 9am - 5pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Kinney Drugs Pharmacy	5091 Main Street, Waitsfield 802-496-2345	Washington	Mon-Fri: 9am - 6pm Sat: 9am - 1pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Kinney Drugs Pharmacy	80 South Main Street, Waterbury 802-244-8458	Washington	Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 7pm Sat: 8:30am - 5pm Sun: 9am - 3pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Medicine Shoppe	20 South Main Street, #1, Barre 802-479-3381	Washington	Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 6pm Sat: 8:30am - 1pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Sharps
UVM Police	284 East Avenue, Burlington 802-656-3473	Chittenden	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches
Kinney Drugs Pharmacy	800 Route 302, Barre 802-476-6659	Washington	Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 8:30pm Sat: 9am - 7pm Sun: 9am - 5pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Central Vermont Medical Center	130 Fisher Road, Berlin 802-371-4100	Washington	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches, Liquids, Sharps
The Pharmacy	205 North Street, Bennington 802-442-5602	Bennington	Mon-Fri: 8am - 7pm Sat: 8am - 6pm Sun: 9am - 12:30pm	Pills, Patches, Liquids
Stowe Police Department	350 South Main Street, Stowe 802-253-7126	Lamoille	24 Hours/7 Days	Pills, Patches

Most facilities have prescription drug disposal drop boxes.
*Hand to staff.

Information for Law Enforcement

The Law Enforcement Drug Disposal Pilot Project aims to reduce the barriers for law enforcement agencies to participate in drug disposal. Barriers include lack of available space to house disposed medication, time constraints of available staff, and resources to dispose of pharmaceuticals.

This pilot project will be housed within the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department, which will coordinate with other law enforcement agencies, including the thirteen other sheriff departments and local police departments, to ensure that all facilities have access to the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department to dispose of unused pharmaceuticals. Through an agreement with the law enforcement offices, the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department will utilize two sheriff deputies to travel around the state and collect disposed pharmaceuticals. The pharmaceuticals will then be housed within the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department evidence lockers and disposed of through the Drug Enforcement Agency on the biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back Days in April and October.

Before the medication is handed over to the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department will work with pharmacists and pharmacy students to evaluate the medication collected. The Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department will develop a system to track medication collected from law enforcement agencies. The pharmacy students will take a representative sample of disposed medication from each region or law enforcement agency and evaluate counts and types of pharmaceuticals collected.

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Information for Pharmacies, Hospitals and Long Term Care Facilities

Pharmacies are an ideal location for drug take-back kiosks. In many other countries, the pharmaceutical industry collaborates with government to offer drug disposal services at a wide array of participating pharmacies. These long-running programs provide safe drug disposal options to entire populations and play a pivotal role in protecting community health and the environment (Product Stewardship Institute).

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