You CAN help stem the tide of opioid abuse: more than 65 percent of people misusing painkillers get them from friends or family. Taking opioids responsibly means preventing misuse and abuse – never share or sell your medications and ensure proper disposal and storage.
Prescription disposal locations are offered year-round across the Mid-Shore. The collection sites and times are listed here. Twice a year local law enforcement offer a drug-take back day – please contact your local health department for more information.
If you cannot get to a drop box, please call your local health department and ask about medication disposal kits, which are free and easy to use.
PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT NEEDLES IN DROP BOXES!
Queen Anne’s County
Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office
505 Railroad Ave. Centreville
Maryland State Police Barrack “S”
311 Safety Drive Centreville
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
Caroline County
Denton Police Department
100 N. 3rd St. Denton
Hours: 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. M-F
Talbot County
Maryland State Police Barrack “I”
7053 Ocean Gateway Easton
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
Oxford Police Department
101 Market St. Oxford
Hours: 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. weekdays
St. Michael’s Police Department
100 South Freemont St. St. Michael’s
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
Talbot County Sheriff’s Office\
28712 Glebe Road, Suite 1, Easton
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
Dorchester County
Cambridge Police Department
8 Washington St. Cambridge
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
Hurlock Police Department
200 Nealson St. Hurlock
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office
829 Fieldcrest Road Cambridge
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
Kent County
Kent County Sheriff’s Department
104 Vickers Drive Unit B Chestertown
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
Rock Hall Police Department
5885 N. Main St. Rock Hall
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
Chestertown Police Department
601 High St, Chestertown
Accepts medications 24 hours/day
Call your local health department prevention office for more information:
Dorchester County: 410-228-3223
Talbot County: 410-819-5600
Caroline County: 410-479-8164
Kent County: 410-778-7918
Queen Anne’s County: 410-758-1306
More information on medication disposal is available here.
You can also find a drop-off location via the DEA’s locator.