Project Pill Drop
Project Pill Drop is a program that offers a convenient and safe way to dispose of unneeded or unwanted pills from their homes. Proper and safe disposal of pills reduces the possibility of accidental or criminal misuse of these drugs and provides a safe alternative to disposing of medications in landfills and/or sewer systems.
How to Dispose:
Once a prescription is expired or no longer in use, obscure any personal information on the bottle label with a black felt tip marker so it is illegible. Take the medications to the nearest drop box in your area and deposit the medications into the drop box. Since some of the deposited medications may be considered narcotics, drop boxes must be placed in safe areas overseen by law enforcement; however, all deposits into the drop boxes are anonymous and no record of your deposit will be made.
What is Accepted?
This program is only for pills. Prescriptions, pain relievers, cold & flu medications, cough syrups, medicinal patches, inhalers, topical ointments, pet medications, and vitamins are all accepted in the drop boxes.
What is Not Accepted?
Liquids, gels, needles, syringes or aerosol products are not accepted in the drop boxes.
Location:
Bring unwanted pills to the collection drop box located outside the entrance of the University Police Office, Alumni Hall or the Deacon Health waiting room.
