Prescription Drug Disposal Through Bayside Police

The accepts old or unused medicine from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Please bring your medicine in its original package or bottle. You may cross off any personal information, but do not cover up or remove the name of the medicine.

Acceptable items include:

• Prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Ointment
• Sprays
• Inhalers
• Creams
• Vials
• Pet medication

Federal law requires that certain drugs be handed over immediately to federal law enforcement officials to destroy, while Veolia Environmental Services will incinerate the rest at a federally licensed incinerator. It is important not to flush or pour unused medicine down the drain. This helps protect Lake Michigan, reduce substance abuse, and prevent childhood poisoning.

Federal Programs

Each year, the Bayside Police Department participates in the National Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This program allows the department to collect unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs from residents anonymously and with no questions asked. For more information on the DEA program, visit their website here.