Thank you for attending our medication and sharps collection on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Our volunteers collected 1,359.5 lbs. (48 bins) of unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medication in 4 hours. In addition, we collected sharps – needles, syringes, EpiPens, etc., and 175 medication lockboxes were given away.
Our next drive-thru Medication and Sharps Collection will be held in the fall on the next National Drug Take Back Day.
At our events, we accept prescription and over-the-counter medication, vitamins, veterinary medication, vape devices (with batteries removed), sharps (needles, syringes, EpiPens), and more. When delivering, SHARPS must be separate from other medication/items and in designated sharps containers so no one can be pricked. Pills may remain in bottles. No need to remove labels.
Safely dispose of:
• Prescription Medication
• Over-the-counter meds
• Sharps (Syringes, Needles, Epi-Pens, etc.)
• Vitamins
• Vape Devices with batteries removed
• Inhalers
• Pet Medication
…and more!
For all HC DrugFree events, check this website updates. However, the easiest way to receive all our updates with collection dates, instructions, COVID guidance, etc., is to sign up for our free electronic newsletter.
Thank you for attending our medication and sharps collection on Saturday, October 26, 2024. Our volunteers collected 1,169 lbs. of medication (45 bins) in 4 hours. In addition, we collected 27 bins of sharps not included in the weight.
At HC DrugFree’s drive-thru collections, we take all prescription & over-the-counter medication, sharps (needles, syringes & EpiPens) & vapes. Also, Howard County has 4 medication disposal boxes FOR PILLS ONLY at police sites:
- Northern Police District Station, 3410 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, 21043
- Southern District Station, 11226 Scaggsville Road, Laurel, 20723
- Gary Arthur Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, 21723 (Call the Center to confirm if accepting medication.)
- Community Outreach Building, 10741 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, 21044. (During COVID, may not accept medication.)
If you have sharps (needles, syringes and EpiPens), contact HC DrugFree’s office. Do NOT put them in the boxes. Thank you for keeping us all safe.
