Safely get rid of prescription medicine
If you have old or unneeded prescription medicine, there are two easy ways to get rid of it safely by dropping it off at the police department.
Before you drop it off, please take the pills out of their original bottles and put them into a sealed plastic bag. The police department will not take syringes or needles of any kind. Find more information on how to dispose of household hazardous waste.
Option 1: The Drop-Box
There is a secure box located in the front lobby of the Asheville Police Department.
Where: 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801.
When: You can use this box during regular business hours.
Option 2: Turn in Directly to Evidence
You can also hand your medicine directly to the Evidence Unit for them to destroy it.
Where: The Evidence Unit has its own separate door at the police department building at 100 Court Plaza. Head to the back corner of the building (the Southeast side). The door faces South Spruce Street. There is another entrance available around the corner on the south side of the building.
When: Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact information
If you have questions, you can call the Evidence Unit at (828) 232-4576
Asheville Police Department -Evidence Unit
100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801