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