October 22, 2021

October 23 is DEA National Drug Take Back Day

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Saturday, October 23 is the DEA’s National Drug Take Back Day, a day where you can anonymously dispose of any unwanted or expired prescription drugs or medications. Properly disposing of medications is important in order to prevent theft and misuse, and also to protect the environment. Medications that end up in the water supply, sewage system or landfills can be harmful to animals, plants and even people.

Drop-off opportunities on this day are available locally in East Haddam and East Hampton, and the East Hampton and Colchester Police maintain year-round drop-boxes as well.

EAST HADDAM: Saturday, October 23

10:00am-2:00pm

East Haddam Police Department

1 Plains Road, Moodus

EAST HAMPTON: Saturday, October 23

10:00am-2:00pm

East Hampton Town Hall

1 Community Drive, East Hampton

More info

DROP BOXES

COLCHESTER: Monday-Friday

8:00am – 4:30pm

Colchester Police Department Lobby

128 Norwich Avenue, Colchester

*call 860-537-7270 to drop-off after hours or on weekends

EAST HAMPTON: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday

8:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday

8:00am – 6:30pm

Friday

8:00am – 12:30pm

East Hampton Police Department Lobby

1 Community Drive, East Hampton

More info can be found at https://takebackday.dea.gov/

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