You can dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications safely year-round!

Bring your items to: Broomfield Police Department

7 DesCombes Dr.

The drop-box is located just inside the entrance, to the right.

Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

No appointment necessary.

What Can I Bring?

• Prescription medications

• Over-the-counter medications

• Liquid medications (small amounts in original, non-leaking containers)

• Medicated patches (except Fentanyl and Duragesic® patches) 

• Medication samples

• Medicated ointments

• Vitamins

• Pet medications

• Unused drug injection cartridges, e.g., unused EpiPens® and insulin pens (unused with needle still protected inside)

What is Not Accepted?

• Marijuana

• Illicit drugs (e.g., DEA Schedule I drugs like heroin, LSD, etc.)

• Needles, syringes, and other sharps can be disposed of at the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility. Instructions for packaging are included on the website.

• Used Fentanyl and Duragesic® patches (Fold in half, sticky side together, and flush down the toilet.)

• Chemotherapy drugs

• Medical tools and supplies

• Bloody or infectious waste

• Personal care products

• Thermometers

• Empty containers

Can’t get to the police department to dispose of your unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications?

Request a DETERRA Drug Disposal Bag to safely destroy and dispose of unwanted medications. 

Call 303.464.5526

Complete a request form at Broomfield.org/MedicationDisposal