Safe Disposal of Medication & Sharps

Malden Safe Disposal

Do you have expired or unwanted medication in your home? Dispose of them safely by:

1. Participating in Malden's Medication Disposal Program, which is open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is completely anonymous. Drop off medication at:
   Malden Police Department
   800 Eastern Avenue
   Malden, MA 02148
2. Utilizing Walgreen's Pharmacy Medication Disposal drop box located at:
   185 Center Street
   Malden, MA 02148
3. Mailing back medication at your local CVS or Rite Aid Pharmacies; they have envelopes designed to mail-back your prescriptions. Ask your pharmacist today!
4. Participating in National Take-Back Day sponsored by the DEA hosted in Malden twice a year to encourage disposal of expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medication

Items Accepted

Prescription and OTC:

• Capsules
• Medication
• Pills
• Tablets

Items Not Accepted

• Aerosols
• Illegal drugs
• Inhalers
• Liquids and creams
• Medications from clinics or businesses
• Needles or syringes
• Thermometers

Needle Disposal

Needles can be disposed of at the following locations, but must be in a thick plastic container (example: sharps disposal or detergent bottle).

1. Malden Health & Human Services Department 215 Pleasant Street room 310
   Malden, MA 02148
2. Senior Center
   7 Washington Street
   Malden, MA 02148