Medication Return Programs

Safe Medication Disposal

Safely disposing of unused or expired medication both over the counter and prescription medication, reduces the risk of diversion, misuse, accidental ingestion and environmental pollution. Deterra Bags are a medication deactivation system that uses a specialized carbon element to deactivate substances in a small bag which can be disposed of safely in your own home garbage. These bags can be obtained from the Prevention Council of Putnam either for personal use, or to supply your school, library or other organization.

Putnam County hosts medication disposal boxes at various locations throughout the county. These boxes allow for safe medication disposal year round and are free of charge to the consumer.

Carmel Town Hall
60 McAlpin Avenue
Mahopac, NY 10541
845-628-1300

Kent Police Department
25 Sybil’s Crossing
Kent, NY Open 24/7

Putnam County Sheriff’s Department
3 County Center
Carmel, NY
Open 24/7

Community Pharmacy
100 Independent Way Ste G
Brewster, NY 10509
845-278-2700

Drug World Pharmacy
55 Chestnut Street
Cold Spring 10516
845-265-6352 M-F 9-5 Sat 9-5 Sun 9-2

What they take:

Yes – Prescriptions, OTC, and pet medication
No – Syringes, sharps or lancets
Remember:
- Keep medication in the original container, remove all patient info and lock up all other medication the home!
- Count and lock up all other in use medications in your home.

Putnam Medication Take Back Days — are held twice per year at Putnam Hospital center. Call The Prevention Council of Putnam at 845-225-4646 for more information.