Medication Storage & Disposal

Collection Box

Did You Know?

Approximatley 70% of those who abuse prescription medications get them from family or friends, often by taking them right out of the medicine cabinet. (SAMHSA, 2006)

Free Local Disposal:

The Franklin Police Department has a PERMANENT medication collection box, located in the foyer of the Franklin Police Department at 5 Hancock Terrace.  

The Collection Box is accessible 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.  This collection box is constructed in such a manner and of materials that make it tamper-proof.

The following guidlines apply:

  • ONLY pharmaceutical drugs are to be placed in the box (over-the-counter OR prescription medication).
  • This VOLUNTARY collection/disposal process is FREE and ANONYMOUS.
  • NO needles, syringes or lancets will be collected. If you need to dispose of these items, Franklin Regional Hospital has specific collection days for sharps. Please call 603-934-2060 for more information.

Tips for Preventing Misuse:

  • Keep all of your current medications in a SAFE and SECURE location where others cannot access them, ideally a location that can be locked
  • Use a Medication Tracking Form to keep track of your current medications, both over-the-counter and prescription.
  • Regularly dispose of your unused or expired medications. FLUSHING medications is NOT recommended.

Questions?

Contact the Franklin Police Department at 934-2535.


This initiative is proudly supported by:
Franklin Police Department; Franklin Fire Department; Mayor's Drug Task Force; &  LRGHealthcare