Prescription Drug Disposal
Unwanted Medications Drop-Boxes
The Troop C State Police barracks located at 1320 Tolland Stage Road, Tolland, Connecticut has a permanent unwanted drug collection drop-box. The drop-boxes were made available through a donation from CVS Pharmacy and feature the chain’s red-and-white colors. Connecticut residents can deposit unwanted, unused or expired medication – including controlled substances, anytime, no questions asked. The drop boxes are intended to reduce the amount of unneeded medicine in the homes of all Connecticut residents, while decreasing the rate of prescription drug abuse. The drop-box is available year-round/24 hours a day and is located in the lobby of Troop C located at 1320 Tolland Stage Road in Tolland.
Examples of what CAN and CANNOT be discarded in local medication drop-boxes:
Acceptable:
- Over-the-counter medications
- Prescription medications
- Medication samples
- Medicated lotions or ointments
Unacceptable:
- Needles of other “Sharps”
- Hazardous waste
- Thermometers
- Personal care products (shampoo, etc.)
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Or click here to view the FDA's How to Dispose of Unused Medicines informational sheet.
Click here for additional information that can be found on the Food & Drug Administration’s website.