The Chandler Police Department has installed new MedReturn drop-boxes in the lobby of each station. These boxes offer a way for residents to anonymously dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs. The items that will be accepted for safe disposal include prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription medications, prescription ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, medication samples and medications for pets. Items that cannot be accepted include sharp needles, thermometers, hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, aerosol cans, medication from businesses or clinics, and ointments, lotions or liquids.
The MedReturn drop-boxes are located in the lobby area at each of the following Chandler Police Department buildings:
- Main Station
- 250 E. Chicago St.
- Open 24/7
- Desert Breeze Substation
- 251 North Desert Breeze Blvd.
- Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only
- Chandler Heights Substation
- 4040 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
- Open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only
The purpose of the collection program is to provide a consistent system to remove unneeded medications from homes and to help curb the habit of disposing these products by flushing them into the City sewer system.
For more information, please contact Sergeant Greg Howarth in the Police Crime Prevention Unit at 480-782-4928.