Medicine drop box available on campus

The Faculty/Staff Health & Wellness Medication Drop-Off Box is now located at Campus Safety and Police Department.

 You can drop off unused or expired medications at any drop-off box location. 

The boxes are intended for liquid and pill medications that are expired, unused or unwanted. Liquid medications must be in original containers. Pills may be in original containers or sealed plastic bags. Please remove all identifiable information from the labels before disposing.

Do Drop:

  • Expired or unused medications
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Pet medications
  • Medicated ointments and lotions
  • Liquid medications

Do Not Drop:

  • Loose pills
  • Needles/lancets/syringes
  • Thermometers
  • IV bags
  • Bloody or infectious waste
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • Empty containers
  • Personal care products

Local Drop-Off Box Locations

Elon University Campus Safety and Police Department
416 North Williamson Avenue in Elon
5 a.m. – 7 p.m./ 7 days a week

Burlington Police Department
267 West Front Street in Burlington
8 a.m. – 5 p.m./ Monday – Friday

Alamance County Sheriff’s Office
109 South Maple Street in Graham
24 hours a day/ 7 days a week

Mebane Police Department
116 West Center Street in Mebane
7 a.m. – 11 p.m./ Monday – Friday