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.
The drop box locations listed below accept all medications, but PLEASE DO NOT DEPOSIT NEEDLES/SHARPS INTO DROP BOXES.
Dorchester County
- Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office
829 Fieldcrest Rd. Cambridge - Cambridge Police Dept.
8 Washington St. Cambridge - Hurlock Police Dept.
200 Nealson St. Hurlock
(All locations accept medications 24/7)
Queen Anne’s County
- Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office
505 Railroad Ave. Centreville - Maryland State Police Barrack “S”
311 Safety Dr. Centreville
(All locations accept medications 24/7)
Kent County
- Kent County Sheriff’s Office
104 Vickers Dr. #B Chestertown - Chestertown Police Dept.
601 High St. Chestertown - Rock Hall Police Dept.
5585 N. Main St. Rock Hall
(All locations accept medications 24/7)
Talbot County
- Maryland State Police Barrack “I”
7053 Ocean Gtwy. Easton - St. Michaels Police Dept.
100 S. Fremont St. St. Michaels - Talbot County Sheriff’s Office
28640 Mary’s Court, Ste 100, Easton - Oxford Police Dept.
101 Market St. Oxford
(All locations accept medications 24/7)
Caroline County
- Denton Police Dept.
100 N. 3rd St. Denton
(Accepts medications Mon-Fri 8am-4pm)
Deterra Bags or Rx Destroyers
At-home disposal of medications is easy with Deterra bags or Rx Destroyers.
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.