Unwanted Medication and Sharps Disposal Days

The City of Lowell provides an opportunity for residents to drop off unwanted medications and sharps four times per year at its Unwanted Medication and Sharps Disposal Days.

Upcoming Unwanted Medication and Sharps Disposal Day

Our next unwanted medication and sharps take back day will take place Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 10:00AM-2:00PM at the Lowell Senior Center, located at 276 Broadway St, Lowell, MA 01854.

We Accept

  • Prescription Medications
  • Over-the-Counter Medications
  • Liquid Medications
  • Inhalers
  • Syringes
  • Lancets
  • Pen and Pump Needles
  • Narcan (Naloxone HCI)
  • Medical Patches

RESIDENTIAL DISPOSAL ONLY - NO COMMERCIAL DISPOSAL.

Past Unwanted Medication and Sharps Disposal Day

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  2. 2 LHD MED TB_PORT 03.07
  3. 3 LHD MED TB_SPAN 03.07
  4. 4 LHD MED TB_KHMER 03.07

Additional Tips

Put medications away

  • Place medications in a locked drawer, pouch, cabinet or safe
  • Keep count of the pills in each bottle
  • Ask the parents of your child's friends to safeguard their medications as well

Dispose of medications

  • Bring medications to the Lowell Police Department Drop-off Kiosk at 50 Arcand Drive
  • Participate in the next City of Lowell Unwanted Medication and Sharps Disposal Day 

Go one step further

  • Talk with your doctor about alternative pain management options
  • Ask your pharmacist about the Partial-Fill Law, which allows you to request a lower opioid prescription count
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  2. 2 2025 Unwanted Medication TB Day (2)
  1. Substance Abuse and Prevention Division

    Physical Address
    107 Merrimack Street
    3rd Floor
    Lowell, MA 01852

    Fax: 978-674-7100

  2. Hours

    Monday
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    Wednesday
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday
    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM