Safe Drug Disposal
Why Should I Dispose of Unused Medications?
Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety concern because:
- The majority of teens abusing prescription drugs get them from family and friends.
- Unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold.
- Unused drugs that are flushed contaminate the water supply.
- Pharmaceutical drugs can be dangerous when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision.
Proper disposal of unused drugs saves lives and protects the environment.
Permanent Medication Disposal Box Locations
Botetourt County
Downhome Pharmacy
671 Teresa Ln. Roanoke, VA 24019
Craig County
Market Street Pharmacy
317 Market St. New Castle, VA 24127
Franklin County
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
390 S Main St. Rocky Mount, VA 24151
CVS Pharmacy
485 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151
CVS Pharmacy
12935 Booker T Washington Hwy, Hardy, VA 24101
Franklin County Sherriff’s Office
13205 Booker T Washington Hwy
Hardy, VA 24101
Roanoke City
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
1906 Belleview Ave SE, Roanoke VA 24014
Carilion Medical Center Pharmacy
2001 Crystal Spring Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24014
CVS Pharmacy
7515 Williamson Rd. Roanoke, VA 24012
CVS Pharmacy
702 9th St SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
Fair Way Pharmacy
2311 Sanford Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24014
Walgreen’s
4841 Williamson Rd., Roanoke, VA 24012
CVS Pharmacy
2001 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24015
CVS Pharmacy
1916 Orange Ave. Roanoke, VA 24017
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
2141 Dale Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24013
Wal-Mart Supercenter
4807 Valley View Blvd NW, Roanoke, VA 24012
Roanoke County, Salem & Vinton
Carilion Riverside
3 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA 24016
Carilion Pediatric Center Tanglewood
4336 Electric Rd., Roanoke VA 24018
CVS Pharmacy
11 Chestnut St., Salem, VA 24153
Roanoke County Court Services
400 E Main St, Salem, VA 24153
Town of Vinton Municipal Building
Lower Level-Police Dept. Entrance
311 S. Pollard Street
Vinton, VA 24179
Wal-Mart Supercenter
5350 Clearbrook Village Ln., Roanoke, VA 24014
The Best Way To Dispose Of Old Drugs
Take-back programs are the best way to dispose of old drugs. If one is not available:
- Take the meds out of their bottles,
- Mix them with something unappealing like used kitty litter or coffee grounds,
- Seal them in a bag or disposable container,
- Then throw that away.
More Resources
For more information on prescription drug abuse, go to:
Interested in learning more about prevention and how RAYSAC helps prevent underage drug use and increase safe medication use? We have plenty of resources and trainings that we would love to share.