Below is a compiled list of permanent or year-round medication drop-box / disposal sites (or “permanent collection sites”) in Franklin County, Ohio, as far as publicly documented. Always call ahead to confirm hours and accepted items, since sites often accept only dry meds (pills, patches, gel capsules) and not liquids, sharps, inhalers, etc.
Permanent / Year-Round Drop-Box Sites in Franklin County
| Location | Address / Notes | Accepted Items / Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| Dublin Justice Center (inside lobby) | 6565 Commerce Parkway, Dublin, OH | 24/7 drop box. Accepts pills, patches, gel caps, dry meds, medication samples, pet meds. Does not accept liquids, creams, syringes, inhalers, etc. (Dublin Ohio USA) |
| Worthington Division of Police | 6555 Worthington Galena Road, Worthington | Listed among Franklin County permanent sites. (ADAMH Board of Franklin County) |
| Upper Arlington Police Department / Municipal Services Center | 3600 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington | Permanent drop box site listed in disposal site directories. (ADAMH Board of Franklin County) |
| Reynoldsburg Police Department | 7240 E Main St, Reynoldsburg | Lobby drop box. (10TV) |
| Franklin County Sheriff’s Office | 375 S. High Street, Columbus | Drop-off location listed in county disposal flyers. (compasshcc.org) |
| City of Dublin (24/7 site) | Same as above (Dublin Justice Center) | See site description above. (Dublin Ohio USA) |
| Local CVS Pharmacy locations | Multiple across Columbus / Franklin County | CVS lists participating pharmacies in Columbus area with “Medication Disposal” kiosks. (CVS) |
| Walgreens pharmacies | Various in Columbus / Franklin County | Walgreens kiosks in pharmacies for safe medication disposal (check local store). (Walgreens) |
Remember to call ahead to confirm hours, locations, and what is acceptable to dispose of in case liquids, sharps or other forms of pharamceuticals are not accepted.