Barnstable Police Collect Over 500 Pounds Of Medication During Drug Takeback Day

News release from Town of Barnstable.

BARNSTABLE, MA — The Barnstable Police Department, in participation with the USDOJ-Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), participated in the 26th Medication National Take Back Day this past Saturday 4/27/24.

This national event provides an opportunity for the public to surrender pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to local law enforcement for destruction.

The Barnstable Police Department collected 536.5 POUNDS of unwanted medications at this event. The medication collection occurred over a six month period . The benefits of dropping off your unwanted medications to the Police Department are twofold. First, removing potentially dangerous medications from your home reduces the risk of drugs getting into the hands. Second, prescription and over the counter medications are a source of pollution when they are flushed down the toilet or drain.

For your convenience, a medication collection kiosk is available in our lobby (1200 Phinney’s Lane, Hyannis MA) for drop off each and every day 24/7.

If you have any questions regarding this program please contact Danielle Paradis at 508-778-3879.