National Drug Take Back Day

The Medford Police Department and the Medford Board of Health are sponsoring a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22nd, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the rear parking lot at City Hall (85 George P. Hassett Drive), and at Wegman’s (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 general 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

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.

For more information about National Take Back Day, please visit the DEA Take Back Day website or call 781-393-2449.