Find a convenient disposal kiosk location near you
Vermont Department of Health Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 28. With over 80 locations statewide, getting rid of unused medication is easy and more convenient than ever. Check the list below to find the pharmacy, health care facility and police departments that host free and easy to use kiosks. The list also includes times you can drop of your medication and what type of medication is accepted.
Safely storing and disposing of prescriptions
One important reason to be careful about how you store and dispose of prescriptions is that a common source for the misuse of pain medications is a relative or a friend. In fact, nearly half of the people who misused pain prescriptions obtained them from a relative or friend.
But, there are other reasons as well.
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 is why we’re asking you to follow these three easy steps to properly store and get rid of medications.
LOCK
Store your medications in a lock box or locked medicine cabinet.
DROP
Drop off unused medication at a kiosk at your local pharmacy or police station.
Or mail unused medication in a pre-paid envelope.
Materials accepted vary by location. Sharps (syringes/needles) are not accepted at all locations. Learn how to safely dispose of a found needle.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Days
Every spring and fall, you can participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Days, which provides a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications. Find participating Take Back Day locations.
Request a Free Medication Mail-Back Envelope
- How to use a Mail-Back Envelope
- Give us feedback if you used or distributed the mail-back envelopes.
- Contact us if you would like to provide free mail-back envelopes to your patrons.
CONTACT US
Substance Use Programs (DSU)
Vermont Department of Health
108 Cherry Street, Suite 207
Burlington, VT
802-651-1550
[email protected]
Contact us to participate in the law enforcement drug disposal pilot project.
Contact us to have a permanent drug disposal kiosk in your pharmacy, hospital or long term care facility.
Additional Resources
/alcohol-drugs/programs-services/safe-needle-disposal-vermont
Image
Safely dispose of a found needle
/emergency/injury/opioid-overdose-prevention-naloxone
Image
Find where you can get naloxone (Narcan®)
Image
Get help at VT Helplink