The Salem Police Department provides for the public a receptacle for unneeded or unwanted prescription medications. The drop box is located in the lobby of the police department at 555 Liberty St. SE, Room 130. It is accessible to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Before bringing your medications, please review the lists below of allowable items, as well as those items we will not accept. 

Accepted items include:

·    Expired or unwanted prescription medications

·    Unknown tablets or capsules

·    Unwanted over-the-counter medications

·    Veterinary medications

We do NOT accept:

·    Thermometers

·    Needles or syringes

·    Medical waste of any type

·    Non-medicated over-the-counter items

·    Non-medical chemicals of any type

·    Bathroom products, such as personal hygiene items

For more information please contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 503-588-6175 or send us an email at crimeprevention@cityofsalem.net.

Additional Resources:

For more information about the proper disposal of medications at home, visit: 

• US Food and Drug Administration

•  Drug Enforcement Administration
•  National Institute on Drug Abuse
•  US Environmental Protection Agency