It is estimated that thousands of youths abuse or sell medications that they obtain from the family medicine cabinet. Also, people often dispose of unwanted medications in an unsecured or improper manner. The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department offers a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused medications.
A permanent drop box has been placed in the lobby of the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department, and the box is available to the public Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Residents may simply bring their prescription medications to the police department lobby, follow the instructions located on the drop box, and discard their medications.
While most prescription medications may be discarded in the drop box, residents should not use this service for the following:
- Needles, Syringes, or Lancets
- Intravenous (IV) Bags or Liquid
- Thermometers
- Personal Care Items
- Used Gauze or Bandages
- Bloody or Infections Waste
- Over the Counter Medications
If you have questions regarding our Prescription Drop Off Box Service, contact the police department at 910-363-0011.
Permanent Medication disposal locations in Brunswick County
Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department - (910) 363-0011
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office
Bolivia - (910) 253-2777
Calabash - (910) 579-7030
CVS
Calabash (910) 579-1050
Leland (1132 Cutler Crossing) - (910) 371-1464
Ocean Isle Beach (910) 579-0970
Shallotte (910) 754-9351
Leland Police Department - (910) 371-1100
Oak Island Police Department - (910) 278-5595
Ocean Isle Police Department - (910) 579-4221
Seashore Drug (Calabash) - (910) 762-6278
Shallotte Police Department - (910) 754-6008
Sunset Beach Police Department - (910) 579-2151
Thomas Drugs (Oak Island) - (910) 754-7720
Following is a link for the medication disposal locator tool: https://www.ncosfm.gov/community-risk-reduction/operation-medicine-drop