Residents of Granby and East Granby Have Plenty of Options for Discarding Old Medication

The state Department of Consumer Protection has made available a list of where Connecticut residents can safely drop off medication that has expired or is no longer needed.

Drop boxes like the ones pictured at the state police Troop C barracks (red) and the Vernon Police Department (green) are scattered all over the Farmington Valley and north central and eastern Connecticut. They are located in local police department lobbies, at state police barracks and at the offices of resident state troopers.

Check out the list here.

What can be dropped off:

• Over-the-counter medications
• Prescription medications
• Medication samples
• Medications for household pets
• Medicated lotions or ointments

What cannot be dropped off:

• Needles or other “sharps”
• Hazardous waste
• Thermometers
• Personal care products (shampoo, etc.)

Photo Credit: Chris Dehnel