Medication Return

MedReturn
Medication collection programs are a secure, anonymous, and environmentally responsible way for people to dispose of unused or expired medications.

These drop boxes are typically located in the lobbies of police stations and are accessible during regular business hours or, in some cases, 24/7.

The Freemansburg Police Department in conjunction with the Northampton County is pleased to announce that we have placed a Med Return Drug Collection Unit in the lobby of the police station. The Med Return box is intended to provide a secure location for residents to safely dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.

The drop-box is anonymous; no questions or requests for identification will be made by law enforcement personnel. The drop box is available anytime; we only ask that you call ahead.

Purpose and Benefits

Prevent Misuse of Medication
Removing unused medications from homes reduces the risk of accidental poisoning, overdose, and drug abuse, particularly among children and teens.

Environmental Protection
Proper disposal prevents pharmaceuticals from entering water systems, which can occur when medications are flushed or thrown in the trash.

Community Safety
Providing a convenient disposal option helps prevent the diversion of prescription drugs for illicit use.

How It Works

Locate a Drop Box
Pennsylvania has nearly 900 prescription drug take-back locations. Locate one near you to discard of old, unwanted, or unused prescription medication.

To find a location, Click HERE.

Prepare Medications

• Place pills, capsules, or patches in a sealed bag or their original container.
• Remove or obscure personal information on prescription labels to protect your privacy.

Deposit
Drop the prepared medications into the box. The process is anonymous, and no questions are asked.

Disposal
Collected medications are securely stored and later incinerated in compliance with environmental regulations.

What Items are Allowed and Not Allowed

Regulations ALLOW for the disposal of:

• Over-the-counter medications
• Prescription medications
• Prescription patches
• Prescription ointments
• Vitamins
• Pet medicines

Regulations DO NOT ALLOW for the disposal of:

• Hydrogen peroxide
• Compressed cylinders or aerosols (e.g., asthma inhalers)
• Iodine-containing medications
• Thermometers
• Alcohol & illicit drugs (i.e. marijuana, heroin, LSD, etc.)
• Intravenous solutions
• Syringes, and needles (i.e. EpiPens)
• Any infectious waste