Crime & Safety

Drop Off Unwanted Medications On National Drug Take Back Day In Ellicott City

The Howard County Police Dept. will host a National Drug Take Back Day event Saturday in Ellicott City. Drop boxes are available elsewhere.

ELLICOTT CITY, MD — Residents can dispose of unwanted or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications at the National Drug Take Back Day Saturday.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Howard County Police Department's Northern District Station, 3410 Court House Drive.

There also are permanent collection boxes available every day, year-round at the locations below. They do not accept sharps or liquid medications, however.

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  • Northern District Station, 3410 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City, available 24-7
  • Southern District Station, 11226 Scaggsville Road, Laurel, available 24-7
  • Community Outreach, 10741 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, business hours
  • Gary J. Arthur Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville, business hours
  • MD State Police Waterloo Barrack, 7777 Washington Boulevard, Jessup, available 24-7

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