How do I dispose of medications?

Visit the US Food & Drug Administration website for information on where and how to dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Visit the DEA's National Drug Take-Back Day website, which includes a search locator for where to drop off medications on that day.

Saratoga County has two disposal boxes for prescription or over-the-counter medications (No needles please!) - one at the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office and one at the Saratoga County Police Station. Disposal is free and is available 24 hours a day. Click HERE for addresses and more information. 

Unneeded medications may also be taken to the New York State Police Troop G Headquarters at 760 Troy Schenectady Road, Latham, NY 12110. They have a drop box that can be accessed anytime.


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