Med Return Box

The Lakeville Police Department has launched a program designed to significantly reduce the prescription drugs in American homes that are either no longer needed or outdated. These same drugs, unfortunately, have become the target of theft and misuse, often by people who have access to the residence. America’s 12 to 17-year-olds have made prescription drugs the number one substance of abuse for their age group, and much of that supply is unwittingly coming from the medicine cabinets of their parents, grandparents, and friends. More and more adults recognize the need to remove these substances from the home and legally and safely turn them over to law enforcement for proper chain of custody and court-ordered destruction.

Law enforcement is the only entity legally able to accept these medications and process them properly so that they avoid falling into the wrong hands. Law enforcement takes control of and destroys drugs regularly as part of their everyday operations. The box is located in the lobby of the Lakeville Police Station. Feel free to stop by anytime to drop off your unused or unwanted drugs.

Acceptable Medications: Pills, Capsules and Patches, Prescription Medications, Prescription Ointments, Liquid medicines in unbreakable, leakproof containers, Over-the-counter medications, Vitamins, Pet medications, and Household Medications.

Unacceptable Medications: Syringes, Needles, Hydrogen Peroxide, Inhalers, Medical Devices, Thermometers, IV Bags, Aerosol Cans, Non-prescription liquids, ointments and lotions, Non-Pharmaceutical waste