are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to host a
O’Fallon residents are welcome to drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications free of charge with no questions asked.
Police host the program and help prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by collecting and safely disposing of unneeded medications.
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Due to potential safety and health hazards, residents are asked to never dispose of unwanted medications by discarding them in the trash or flushing down the toilet.
Items to Bring:
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- Medications, including prescribed controlled substances, prescription inhalers, medicated ointment, liquids or patches. Please keep medications in their original packaging or bottle.
Do Not Bring:
- Radioactive medications or bio-hazardous materials
- Sharp objects, including needles
- Glass thermometers or other medical devices
- Illicit drugs (However, illicit drugs such as cocaine or marijuana can be turned over to the O’Fallon Police Department at any time.)
- No medications will be accepted from doctors’ offices, pharmacies or other businesses.
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