Prescription Drug Disposal | Vermont Department of Health CLOSE Translations for you Prescription Drug Disposal Programs & Services Syringe Services Programs Community Prevention Programs Family Programs Impaired Driver Rehabilitation Program MyTime Prescription Drug Disposal Prevention for Stronger Schools Safe Needle Disposal in Vermont Safely store and dispose of your prescriptions Safely storing and disposing of your prescription medications helps keep family, friends, kids and pets in your home safe from accidental or purposeful ingestion. Also, flushing medications or tossing them in the trash is a danger to our waterways and wildlife. Vermont makes it easy to store and get rid of your unused medication. National Prescription Drug Take Back Days Twice a year this free, anonymous event allows you to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at nationwide. Join us for the next Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026! Important Links Order a free lock bag Find a kiosk near you Order a free mail-back envelope Translated mail-back envelope instructions Get naloxone Get help at VT Helplink Syringe/needle disposal National Take Back Day Secure medications in a locked bag or out of reach from kids and pets. Order a FREE lock bag Drop off unused medication at a FREE kiosk. Find a kiosk near you Mail unused medication in a free envelope. Order a FREE mail-back envelope Frequently Asked Questions How do disposal kiosks and mail-back envelopes work? Gather unwanted or expired medication from your home Remove or obscure personal information from containers Place prescription directly into kiosk or into a mail-back envelope. You do not need to remove the medication packaging. Do not place loose pills or other mediations directly in kiosk. If needed, place pills in a clear zippered bag. Bring your mail-back envelope to your local USPS kiosk or office. Postage is prepaid. What can I dispose of at kiosk or mail-back envelopes? Prescription medications Over-the-counter medications Medicated ointments and lotions Liquid medications Pet medications Vitamins Materials accepted at kiosks vary by location. What can’t I dispose of at kiosk or mail-back envelopes? Illegal Controlled Substances Sharps (syringes/needles) are not accepted at all locations Learn how to safely dispose of a found needle. Materials accepted at kiosks vary by location. What does it cost to use kiosks or mail-back envelopes? Disposing of medications using kiosks or mail-back envelopes is free Mail-back envelopes are free to order and postage is prepaid, so shipping the envelopes back is also free How do you participate as a law enforcement agency, pharmacy, hospital, long-term care facility or community organization? to participate in the law enforcement drug disposal pilot project. to have a permanent drug disposal kiosk in your pharmacy, hospital or long-term care facility if you would like to provide free mail-back envelopes to your patrons. Translated Documents Mail-Back Envelope Instructions in: العربیة (Arabic) Bosanski (Bosnian) မြန်မာစာ (Burmese) 繁體中文 (Chinese-Traditional) 简体字 (Chinese - Simplified) دری (Dari) Français (French) Hindi Kirundi Lingala नेपाली (Nepali) پښتو (Pashto) Soomaali (Somali) Español (Spanish) Kiswahili (Swahili) Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) Additional Resources Safely dispose of a found needle Find where you can get naloxone (Narcan® nasal spray) Get help at VT Helplink Substance Use Programs (DSU) Vermont Department of Health 280 State Drive Waterbury, VT 05671-8340 802-651-1550 [email protected] Topics: Child Health and Safety Community Support Healthy Communities Healthy Homes Heroin and Opioid Drugs Prevent Injuries February 23, 2026