Saturday, October 22 is National Take Back Day

Help us keep our youth safe by properly disposing of unused and unwanted medications. 

Clean out your medicine cabinet and properly dispose of prescription medication. 

Collection sites:

• 220 Washington St. The Somerville Police Department (available 24/7)
• 220 Broadway, Central Fire Station
• 6 Newbury St. (Teele Square) Somerville Fire Station

Somerville residents are encouraged to dipose of unwanted medications safely and properly.  There is always a permanent MedReturn Drug Collection Kiosk in the lobby of the Somerville Police Department, 220 Washington Street in Somerville.  Disposal is free, anonymous and available 24/7.  The following items can be deposited in the kiosk:

• Prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Pet medications
• Samples of medications
• Pills, capsules, inhalers, ointment and patches
• Vitamins
• Liquids in glass or leak-proof containers

Remove any identifying information (like your name, address etc on the label) from the container OR place medication is a clear ziplock type of bag.

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 22 Take Back Day event, contact Patty Contente at (617) 625-6600 x 7281 or Cory Mashburn at (617) 625-6600 x 2570.