Medication Drop Box

The Hyde Park Police Department provides a Drug Disposal unit that allows the public to safely dispose of prescription and over the counter medications. The Drug Disposal Unit is located in the main lobby of Police Headquarters.

Participating in This Program

By participating in this program, residents will be making sure their unwanted pills and medication don't end up in a landfill or water supply. They will also be removing medication that could be abused, like pain-killers, from their homes.

Accepted Items

Accepted items include: 

  • Liquid Medications
  • Medication Samples
  • Narcotics
  • Prescription and Over-The-Counter Medication
  • Veterinary Medications
  • Vitamins
Medication Drop Box

Unacceptable Items

Items not accepted include: 

  • Bloody or Infectious Waste
  • Empty Containers
  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Inhalers
  • IV bags
  • Personal Care Products
  • Syringes
  • Thermometers

No Hazardous Medical Waste or Sharps Accepted.