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Posted on: October 22, 2019

[ARCHIVED] MEDICATION COLLECTION DAY!

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26th

9:00AM until Noon

7 McKay Avenue (tent outside Transfer Station Gate)


  • Do not throw your medicine in the trash or in the toilet
  • Bring your medications to the collection site for proper and environmentally safe disposal
  • For privacy, cross out the name and address from all labels with a permanent market
  • DO NOT cross out the name of the medication!

Accepted Items:

All prescription drugs, nonprescription medicine, herbal products, vitamin and mineral supplements, needles - limited quantity accepted and must be in a red biobox

Not Accepted Items:

Cosmetics, antiperspirants and skin care products, contact lens disinfectants, sunburn protection, mouthwashes and toothpastes


Can't attend collection day?  Bring your medications to the kiosk located in the lobby of the Police Department!


Questions?  Call the Board of Health at 781-721-7121.



Sponsored by the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community, in partnership with the Winchester Police Department and the US Drug Enforcement Administration and Winchester Board of Health

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