Medication Disposal

medication boxThe Hendersonville Police Department provides the public with a free, environmentally safe and convenient way to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medications.

Medication Dropbox Hours:

Hendersonville Police Department
630 Ashe Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792 
Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Disposal Instructions:

Although most medications can be disposed of through our medication drop box program, there are a few items that cannot be accepted.

  • These items ARE accepted: Prescription pills, prescription patches, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples, medications for pets.
  • These items ARE NOT accepted: Sharps, needles, Epi-pens, radioactive medications, chemotherapy medications, aerosols, liquids, and ointments.

Please keep medications in their original containers when transporting them to the medication disposal box. Speak with someone at the window for instructions and to get zip-lock type bags if needed.

After disposing your medications, take your empty pill bottles back with you to properly dispose of them. Labels containing personal information should be removed and shredded before recycling or donating. Some non-profit organizations accept medication bottle donations.

Sharps/Needle Disposal Instructions:

Residents of Henderson County can safely dispose of used sharps at the Henderson County Convenience Center located at 265 Convenience Center Drive, Hendersonville, by following these four easy steps:

  • Store used sharps in an empty rigid plastic container, like a laundry detergent bottle.
  • Replace the cap when you are done filling the container and securely fasten it with tape.
  • Label the outside of the container in permanent marker, noting that the contents are "used sharps."
  • Find an attendant to handle the container at the recycling center.

For additional information on facility hours and sharps disposal, visit the Henderson County Convenience Center's webpage.