Needham to Host Medication Take Back Day

Dispose of your expired, unused and unwanted medications Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Needham Police Department.

Needham Police Department, 99 School Street, Needham, will set up the event in the circular driveway so participants can drive through and drop off.

To prepare for this event, check the expiration date on all medications in your home, over the counter including cough, cold and allergy and prescription medications. Also check for unused over the counter and prescription medications from a previous illness or condition. Needles, thermometers, medical waste or illicit drugs such as cocaine or marijuana will not be accepted.

If you cannot make it to the Take Back event, a medication disposal kiosk is located in the Needham Police Department lobby, accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week for your convenient medication disposal.

This program is a joint partnership between the Needham Public Health Department, Needham Police Department and the Needham Coalition for Youth Substance Abuse Prevention, NCYSAP.

For more information contact Carol Read of the Needham Public Health Department at