MEDICATION DROP BOXES
HELP REDUCE PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE
Several law enforcement agencies and pharmacies in Greene and Columbia counties are offering medication drop boxes.
- Opioid abuse is at epidemic levels in the U.S., and remains a top public health concern.
- Consumers should dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused medicines as quickly as possible to help reduce intentional overdoses or illegal abuse.
- Expired medications or unused drugs often stay in the back of cabinets for months or even years. These expired drugs can pose significant health hazards to toddlers, teens, and even pets who may inadvertently consume these medications. Some medications are so potent that even one dose could be fatal if accidentally ingested or even touched.
Use the Drop Box. All of these agencies have installed “medication drop boxes” in which anyone can deposit discontinued, expired or unwanted medications, especially controlled substances.
No Questions asked and No Paperwork required. Just put your medications in these boxes, including prescription narcotics.
| Greene County Dropbox Hours |
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| Cairo Police Department 16 Railroad Ave, Cairo, NY 12413 ph: 518-622-2324 Daily, 8am-4pm Best to call first but not necessary. |
| Greene Medical Arts Pharmacy 159 Jefferson Heights, Catskill NY 12414 ph: 518-943-1715 M-F 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm |
| Greene County Sheriff 45 Haverly Drive, Coxsackie, NY 12192 ph: 518-943-3300 9am–5pm |
| Coxsackie Police Department 119 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, NY 12051 ph: 518-731-8121 8am–12am |
| Durham Police Department 7309 NY Route 81, East Durham, NY 12423 ph: 518-731-6310 Call prior to dropping off. |
| Kelly’s Pharmacy 34 Hope Plaza, West Coxsackie, NY 12192 ph: 518-731-4800 M-F 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm |
| Kelly’s Pharmacy 4852 State Route 81, Greenville, NY 12083 ph: 518-966-4800 M-F 9am-5pm. Sat 9am-3pm |
| Wellness Rx 5980 Main Street, Tannersville, NY ph: 518-589-9500 Accepting medications during business hours. |
| Windham Police Department 371 State Route 296, Hensonville, NY 12439 ph: 518-734-3030 Daily, 9am-3pm or call for an appointment |
| Columbia County Dropbox Hours |
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| Columbia County Sheriff's Office 85 Industrial Tract, Hudson, NY 12534 ph: 518-828-3344 Open: 24/7 |
| CMH ER Waiting Room 71 Prospect Ave, Hudson, NY 12534 Open: 24/7 |
| Columbia Sheriff's Substation Crossroad at Route 22 & Route 23, Hillsdale, NY 12529 ph: 518-828-3344 Open: 24/7 |
| Chatham Police Department 77 Main Street, Chatham, NY 12037 ph: 518-828-3344 Call CC Sheriff, ask for Chatham Drop Box |
| Hannaford Valatie 2967 Route 9, Valatie, NY 12184 ph: 518-758-8800 Open: 24/7 |
| Hudson Police Department 107 Union Street, Hudson, NY 12534 ph: 518-828-3388 Lobby currently closed due to COVID, call first. |
Adults, Teens and Kids. Adults, teens and even kids at younger ages abuse drugs. Many teens consider prescription and over-the-counter medications as party drugs. Parents may not be aware that their own medicine cabinets are often the sources of these drugs. Help reduce this risk by using the medication drop box.
Environmentally Safe. The medications will be properly incinerated at a licensed facility. People should not flush unused drugs because that pollutes the water supply and throwing them into the garbage makes it an easy target for thieves and pets.
Please do NOT use the boxes for … syringes, IV bags, bloody or infectious waste, inhalers, soaps and shampoos, empty containers, or trash.
*Private Households only.
For the more information on safe drug disposal click HERE.
