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Avon Police Department
Avon Police DepartmentNotes
Hours: 8am-4:30pm M-F
Unwanted medicines should be handed to a staff member. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines will be accepted. All medicines should be kept in their original containers. Individuals may choose to black out or otherwise remove their personal information from the container labels, but all information pertaining to the drug itself should remain intact and readable.
No syringes, lancets, needles, illicit drugs or thermometers are accepted in the program. The program is for use by consumers only; it is not intended for commercial use.
Limits and fees may apply. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. However, you should contact the organization directly to learn more.
6550 E US Hwy 36 Avon IN 46123
Brownsburg Police Department
Brownsburg Police DepartmentNotes
Hours: 24 hours
Unwanted medicines drop-box is located in the lobby of the police station and is under video surveillance. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines are accepted. All medicines should be kept in their original containers. Individuals may choose to black out or otherwise remove their personal information from the container labels, but all information pertaining to the drug itself should remain intact and readable.
No syringes, lancets, needles, illicit drugs or thermometers are accepted in the program. The program is for use by consumers only; it is not intended for commercial use.
Limits and fees may apply. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. However, you should contact the organization directly to learn more.
31 North Green Street Brownsburg IN 46112
Danville Metropolitan Police Department
Danville Metropolitan Police DepartmentNotes
Hours: 8am-4:00pm M-F
Unwanted medicines drop-box is located in the lobby of the police station and is under video surveillance. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines are accepted. All medicines should be kept in their original containers. Individuals may choose to black out or otherwise remove their personal information from the container labels, but all information pertaining to the drug itself should remain intact and readable.
No syringes, lancets, needles, illicit drugs or thermometers are accepted in the program. The program is for use by consumers only; it is not intended for commercial use.
Limits and fees may apply. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. However, you should contact the organization directly to learn more.
HCRD Tox-Away Days
HCRD Tox-Away DaysNotes
We hold five Tox-Away Days a year at different locations around the county. They are on Saturdays from 8 am to 1 pm.
Tox-Away Days are collection events where Hendricks County households can properly dispose of chemicals, fluids, bulbs, batteries, tanks, medicines, medical sharps, tires, electronics, appliances, and more. A more complete list of the items and materials accepted is below.
The following should not be brought to Tox-Away Days:
- Water-based paints (dry it up and throw it out, here’s how)
- Documents to shred (we do not offer shredding services at Tox-Away Days)
- Heavy trash items (furniture, mattresses, construction material, etc.)
- Traditional recyclables (bottles, cans, plastics, paper, cardboard, etc.)
- Asbestos, lab chemicals, explosives, ammunition, firearms, radioactive material, or infectious material
Restrictions: Only residents of Hendricks County are allowed to use the District’s Tox-Away Day events. Regulations prohibit hazardous wastes from other organizations (businesses, churches, schools, non-profits, etc.) from being accepted. Please contact us if you have questions about your eligibility to participate in a Tox-Away Day event.
Fees are charged for the recycling of certain items (more info here). Payment must be made using cash or check.
–Tox-Away Day FAQ
–Tox-Away Days: What You Should Know
Antifreeze, Appliances, Batteries (Automotive/Lead Acid), Batteries (Rechargeable), Brake Fluid, Cell Phones & Accessories, CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs), Computers & Components, Digital Photo Frames, DVD Players, Fire Extinguishers, Fluorescent Lightbulbs, Gasoline & Old Fuel, Hydraulic Fluid, Laptops, Medicines, Mercury-Containing Items, Microwaves, Motor Oil, MP3 Players, Paint & Paint Products, Pesticides & Fertilizer, Power Steering Fluid, Printers, Propane Tanks, Sharps (Medical; Syringes, Lancets, etc.), Smoke Detectors, Stereo Equipment, Tablets (Electronic), Telephone Equipment, Tires, Toner Cartridges, Transmission Fluid, TVs, VCRs, Video Game Equipment
Hendricks County Sheriff’s Department
Hendricks County Sheriff’s DepartmentNotes
Enter Door #1
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm
Unwanted medicines drop-box is located in the lobby of the Hendricks County Jail. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines are accepted. All medicines should be kept in their original containers. Individuals may choose to black out or otherwise remove their personal information from the container labels, but all information pertaining to the drug itself should remain intact and readable.
No syringes, lancets, needles, illicit drugs or thermometers are accepted in the program. The program is for use by consumers only; it is not intended for commercial use.
Limits and fees may apply. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. However, you should contact the organization directly to learn more.
189 East Campus Boulevard Danville IN 46122
Plainfield Police Department
Plainfield Police DepartmentNotes
Unwanted medicines drop-box is located in the lobby of the police station. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines are accepted. All medicines should be kept in their original containers. Individuals may choose to black out or otherwise remove their personal information from the container labels, but all information pertaining to the drug itself should remain intact and readable.
No syringes, lancets, needles, illicit drugs or thermometers are accepted in the program. The program is for use by consumers only; it is not intended for commercial use.
Limits and fees may apply. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. However, you should contact the organization directly to learn more.
1075 W. Main St. Plainfield IN 46168
