As part of the Somerville Police Department’s efforts to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, community members may bring unwanted prescription medications to disposable kiosks located inside. The kiosks are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply open the kiosk slot, insert meds and close (similar to a mailbox!)

Public Safety Building

220 Washington St.

Somerville, MA 02143

MEDICINE:

  • Keep meds in original containers, if possible.
  • Cross out/remove labels with names and other private information.
  • Put liquid and glass containers in a plastic baggie.

 

NEEDLES/SHARPS:

·         As of 2/9/2026 NEEDLES/SHARPS:

o    165 Broadway (outside of Project Soup) outdoor dual-sharps kiosk

o    7 Hills Park outdoor dual-sharps kiosk

o    Somerville Homeless Coalition  at 1 Davis Square (This location is available Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM)

 

Remember:

  • DON'T flush any medicine down the toilet - it can end up in the ocean and other waterways.
  • Keep Youth Safe! Clean out your medicine cabinet and get rid of unused, potentially dangerous pain medications, like opioids (Oxycodone, codeine).
  • DON'T put narcotics like opioids in the trash - they could be taken.

 

If you are looking for dispose of other items, check out the City of Somerville site: https://www.somervillema.gov/wastewizard

 

MORE SAFE DISPOSAL EVENTS:

 

Every year,  in April and October, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) works with police Departments across the country to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

National Take Back Day aims to raise awareness to prevent prescription drug abuse, pollution and theft.

Residents are invited to bring pills for disposal to one of two sites in the community. Narcan will also be made available to those who may need it. To access the Narcan, participation in a brief training offered on site is required. The service is free and anonymous - no questions asked.

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

At each site there will be prevention information and resources. Please join us in helping to prevent prescription medicine misuse and keep our environment clean and our community members safe and healthy.

 

Follow Somerville on Social media to see when National Take Back Day is happening! @somervillecity @somervillepolice

 

For more facts and information go to: http://www.drugfree.org