Disposing of Unwanted/Expired Medications

An easy way to safely and anonymously dispose of unwanted/expired prescription or over-the-counter medications is by using Medication Collection Boxes. Located around Chester County, Medication Collection Boxes help reduce prescription drug abuse as reflected in these facts:

  • 75% of people who abuse prescription pain relievers get them from friends or relatives.
  • 1 in 5 high school students has abused prescription drugs.
  • Environmental Protection Agency studies have detected pharmaceutical drugs in our water supply.
Med Disposal Map (used on DAO page)