Local Resources
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Disposal of Prescription Medication
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Drop Box Disposal Areas
In Connecticut, there are designated Drop Box Disposal Areas for safe disposal of medications. Many municipal police departments are now participating in the Medication Drop-Box Program. These drop boxes are managed by police departments and are available 24 hours a day/7 days a week. This is a confidential free service that will help protect our environment and our youth. For more information on Drop Box Disposal Areas visit: portal.ct.gov/DCP/Drug-Control-Division/Drug-Control/Local-Drug-Collection-Boxes. |
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Safe Disposal At Home
For information on how to safely dispose of prescription medication at home visit the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection: portal.ct.gov/DCP/Prescription-Monitoring-Program/Proper-Disposal-of-Prescription-Drugs. |
Safe Storage
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Store prescription medications out of reach of kids, family, and guests.
Know where your prescription medications are at all times. |
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Keep track of how many prescription pills are in your bottle so you are immediately aware if any are missing.
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Dispose of all unused and expired prescription medications properly. Proper storage and disposal of all medications is essential to health and safety.
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Prescription drug overdose can be prevented by following promising and/or evidence-based recommendations for the safe use, storage, and disposal of medications. Remember to program emergency numbers, such as the Poison Control Hotline (1-800-222-1222), into your phone to call in the event of a poisoning or overdose emergency or dial 9-1-1.
