Rx Disposal Box

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse, and/or overdose. Proper disposal of unused drugs not only saves lives, but also protects the environment. The City of Madras Police Department has installed a secure repository box in our lobby at 125 SW “E” Street to provide the community a free, safe, and convenient disposal option for unused medications. Our lobby is open to the public Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm. The public can drop their unused medications in the repository without showing ID or filling out any paperwork. However, it’s important that citizens follow the instructions listed on the repository before dropping their medications in the box.

There are some limitations to what can be dropped in the repository. Herbal remedies, vitamins medical devices, sharps (needles), illicit drugs, pet pesticide products and medicines are some of the items not allowed. There are other options for safe disposal of these items including Drug Take Back Days, Hazardous Waste Disposal Days, pharmacies and medical offices.

For citizens who cannot get to the new repository box at Madras Police Department, a mail back service utilizing pre-paid, pre-addressed envelopes is also available in Oregon and more information on that program can be found at https://www.oregon.gov/deq/Hazards-and-Cleanup/hw/Pages/drugtakeback.aspx.