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.
Where to go
Go to 100 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801. The Evidence Unit has its own separate door at the police department building. Head to the back corner of the building (the Southeast side). The public entrance is available around the corner on the south side of the building facing Market Street.
There is a dropbox in the main lobby of the Evidence Unit, and the technicians are available to assist you. You can also hand your medicine directly to the Evidence Unit for destruction.
When to go
The evidence unit is available to assist you 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