Dispose-A-Med Events
The Pima County Sheriff's Department will be hosting Dispose-A-Med events intermittently throughout the year. These events are offered free of charge thanks to a grant provided by the Department of Justice.
We
WILL
accept the following items:
Pills
Capsules
Caplets
Gel Caps
Medicated Patches
The following items
will not
be accepted:
Metal or glass inhalation aerosol bottles
Syringes
Epi-pens
Creams
Liquids
Diabetic test strips
Powders
For safety and confidentiality reasons, any items turned over for collection cannot be returned. We do not accept drugs from commercial organizations. For information about the disposal of needles and syringes, please visit the
Pima County Health Department
website. Visit the site to also find a listing of
permanent disposal locations
.
Dispose-A-Med Bin Locations
Our Green Valley, Rincon, Foothills, San Xavier,
Tucson Mountain,
and Ajo stations offer a drop-off bin for unused prescription drugs and over the counter medications. These bins are accessible Monday - Friday from 8:00 am-5:00 pm.
Green Valley -
601 N. La Canada Dr.
(520) 351-6711
Rincon -
8999 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
(520) 351-4511
Foothills -
7300 N. Shannon Rd.
(520) 351-6311
Ajo -
1249 Ajo Well Rd.
(520) 387-8511
San Xavier -
2545 E. Ajo Way.
(520) 351-3888
Tucson Mountain
-
6261 N. Sandario Rd.
(520) 351-3811
2024 Schedule
Saturday, April 27, 2024 -
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Walmart Supercenter
7635 N. La Cholla Blvd.
Additional dates will be posted throughout the year. Please check this page a few days before any event to get the most current information.
Below are flyers to help explain the proper methods for medication disposal.
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As a leader in public safety, we are committed to serving with Honor, Courage, and Integrity in the fight against crime, and to work relentlessly toward making our community safe for the people of Pima County.
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