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