Safe Disposal of Prescription Medications
Prescription drop boxes are located in the following locations in Hancock County:
Bar Harbor Police Department
37 Firefly Lane
Bar Harbor
207-288-3391
Bucksport Police Department
89 Franklin Street
Bucksport
207-469-7951
Hancock County Sheriff’s Office
50 State Street, Suite 10,
Ellsworth
207-667-7575
Southwest Harbor Police Department
26 Village Green Way,
Southwest Harbor
207-244-7911
These drop boxes are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It is critical that we dispose of prescription medications safely for the health and safety of our communities. Safe medication disposal:
- improves the health of our communities
- reduces the potential for drug misuse and abuse, and drug diversion
- protects our environment, including our water supply
Also remember to :
- store medications in a cool, dry, secure location
- keep medications in original containers
- use the local drop box to dispose of medications not being used
- medications should only be used by the person they are prescribed to
- keep medications away from children and your pets