Medication Storage and Disposal

Safely storing medications and disposing medication that are unused, unwanted or expired can reduce misuse.

– Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey, 2023

 

If your organization would like a safe medication storage and disposal presentation, contact us at MidcoastCHI@mainehealth.org

National Take Back Day

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Collection Site Collector

National Take Back Day is April 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

Get rid of your unused, unwanted, old meds at a collection site near you!

Safe Storage

Keep medicine stored out of reach and sight every time.

Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal System

Try Deterra pouches for safe and easy medication disposal right from your home!

Big Green Boxes

Safely dispose of unused/unwanted/expired medications at a “Big Green Box” located in the lobby of all local law enforcement agencies. These are available 24 hours a day.

Locations include:

  • Bath Police Department – 250 Water Street
  • Brunswick Police Department – 85 Pleasant Street
  • Richmond Police Department – 26 Gardiner Street
  • Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office – 752 High Street, Bath
  • Topsham Public Safety Building – 100 Main Street

MEDICATION COLLECTION DAYS
These days are held twice per year, usually in the fall and spring. Unused and unwanted medications are collected at local sites from 10 AM – 2 PM.

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