Medication Disposal

Medication Drop-Box Receptacles

There are seven drop-box locations in Galveston and Southeast Harris Counties. All are open 24 hours a day with the exception of one. Liquid medications, injectable sharps (needles), and illegal drugs cannot be placed in drop-boxes. The locations are these drop-boxes are:

• Community Service Bureau
  220 West Defee
  Baytown, TX
• Dickinson Police Department
  4000 Liggio Street
  Dickinson, TX
• Galveston Police Department
  601 54th Street
  Galveston, TX
• La Porte Police Department
  3001 North 23rd Street
  La Porte, TX
• Nassua Bay Police Department
  1800 Space Park Drive
  Municipal Building, Suite 200
  Hours: Monday through Thursday through 7:30 am to 5:30 pm and 7:30 am to 11:30 am on Fridays
• Santa Fe Police Department
  4925 Main Street
  Santa Fe, TX
• Walgreens
  3707 Spencer Highway
  Pasadena, TX

Other Disposal Options

Rules to follow if disposing of medications in the household trash:

• Injectable drugs or needles can be placed into a milk container (clean) or purchase a sharps container from a local pharmacy for proper trash disposal.
• Mix medications (tablets, capsules, liquids) with an unappealing substance such as sand or kitty litter. You can also use used coffee grounds.
  • Place the mixture into a sealed plastic bag and throw the container into your household trash.
  • Scratch out all personal information on your medication bottles.

Flushing of medications is not always off-limits.

If you need further information, please call one of these numbers:

• FDA Hotline: 855-543-3784
• Poison Control Hotline: 800-222-1222