FAQs • Ipswich, MA • CivicEngage

How do I properly dispose of prescription medication?: Bring your unused and expired prescription medication to the Ipswich Town Hall located at 25 Green Street or Police Department located at 15 Elm Street. At Town Hall there is a secure Drop-Off Box located in the lower level by the Council of Aging cafeteria. Also, there is a secure Drop-Off Box located in the Police Department lobby. The Police will have the drugs destroyed in an environmentally safe manner. If you have any questions, call 978-356-4343.

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1. How do I properly dispose of prescription medication?: Bring your unused and expired prescription medication to the Ipswich Town Hall located at 25 Green Street or Police Department located at 15 Elm Street. At Town Hall there is a secure Drop-Off Box located in the lower level by the Council of Aging cafeteria. Also, there is a secure Drop-Off Box located in the Police Department lobby. The Police will have the drugs destroyed in an environmentally safe manner. If you have any questions, call 978-356-4343.

2. Where can I properly dispose of needles, syringes and lancets (sharps)?: Beverly Hospital and Addison Gilbert Hospital have sharps disposal kiosks in their lobbies. Beverly Hospital is located at 85 Herrick Street, Beverly and Addison Gilbert Hospital is located at 298 Washington Street, Gloucester.

3. Where can I dispose of household chemicals?: Contact the Public Works Office at 978-356-6612 and find out when the next household hazardous waste collection day is.