Hampshire County Drug Take Back Day, Saturday April 30

Source:   Northwestern District Attorney

Residents are invited to bring their unwanted medicine for free and safe disposal to a variety of drop off sites throughout Hampshire County on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The Amherst drop off location is Wildwood School, 71 Strong Street.  Other locations through Hampshire County are noted here. Medicines can remain in original containers with labels. Liquids, syringes, IV equipment, or chemotherapy drugs are not allowed. Prescription and non-prescription drugs, vitamins, and veterinary meds will be accepted.

Drugs may also be returned to permanent drop box locations at many Hampshire County police stations including those in Amherst, Hadley, Leverett and Northampton.  For a full listing of permanent drop box locations, look here.

The event is sponsored by the Northwestern District Attorney’s office and is part of the 22^nd National Prespcription Drug Take Back Day.