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Somerville residents can participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at two City staffed drop-off locations to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription medication.

Staff from Somerville’s Community, Help, Outreach, and Recovery (COHR) unit of Somerville Police Department and the City’s Prevention Services division will also be onsite to provide prevention information and resources including free Narcan and fentanyl test strips.

Drop off or stop by at two locations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

  • Public Safety Headquarters at 220 Washington Street 

  • Teele Square Fire Station at 6 Newbury St.

For bottled medications, residents should remove or scratch out any personal information while leaving the name of the medication visible before disposing. Please make sure caps to liquid medications are secure. 

Year-round drop-off location: 

In addition to this event, Somerville offers 24/7, year-round disposal for unneeded prescription medications at the Somerville Public Safety Building (220 Washington Street). For more information, please contact 311 (617-666-3311). 


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Add to Calendar 2026-10-24 10:00:00 2026-10-24 13:00:00 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (220 Washington St.) Somerville residents can participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at two City staffed drop-off locations to safely dispose of expired or unused prescription medication. Staff from Somerville’s Community, Help, Outreach, and Recovery (COHR) unit of Somerville Police Department and the City’s Prevention Services division will also be onsite to provide prevention information and resources including free Narcan and fentanyl test strips. Drop off or stop by at two locations from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Public Safety Headquarters at 220 Washington Street  Teele Square Fire Station at 6 Newbury St. For bottled medications, residents should remove or scratch out any personal information while leaving the name of the medication visible before disposing. Please make sure caps to liquid medications are secure.  Year-round drop-off location:  In addition to this event, Somerville offers 24/7, year-round disposal for unneeded prescription medications at the Somerville Public Safety Building (220 Washington Street). For more information, please contact 311 (617-666-3311).  Public Safety Headquarters 220 Washington St. Somerville, MA 02143 United States America/New_York public

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