Canton Police Department Helping Residents Dispose of Old Medications

Featured Announcement by the Canton Police Department:

The t now has permanent drug take-back capabilities at the stationhouse.

The Canton Police Department, working in partnership with the District Attorney’s Office-under the leadership of , as well as the Department of Mental Health, has been selected as a site for placement of a permanent drug collection container. No longer will residents have to wait for a scheduled drug collection event to drop off their expired or unused medications. Residents can now come into the police station at any time to drop off their medications. 

According to Lt. Patty Sherrill, certain restrictions apply to what can and can’t be dropped off. 

“We do not take needles of any kind," Sherrill said. "In addition, we do not accept inhalers, thermometers or medical waste of any type including Bio-hazardous materials. We will accept expired or unwanted prescriptions and medicine (non-narcotics and narcotics), vitamins and herbals, veterinary medications and over the counter medicines.” 

Lt. Sherrill urges any resident unsure of what they can and can not dispose of to contact her before coming in (781) 828-1214 x102