Dispose of Unused Prescriptions
How Do IUse the free, anonymous Med Return bin in the police station lobby, open 24 hours a day, or bring medication to National Prescription Drug Take Back Day each April and October.
Disposing of unused or expired medication properly protects your family, your community and the environment. The main way to do it in Chesterfield Township is the free Med Return bin right in the police station lobby at 46525 Continental Drive, Chesterfield Township, MI 48047, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No appointment is needed, no identification is required and no questions are asked.
The department also takes part in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a free and anonymous national event held twice a year, in April and October. It is a good option for anyone who prefers a scheduled collection event.
The bin accepts medication in pill or tablet form only. Needles, syringes, liquids, ointments, lotions, inhalers, aerosols, glass, tobacco and vape products, and biohazards such as used gloves or bandages cannot be accepted. In 2025, the community dropped off 290.84 pounds of unwanted medication.
Step by Step
Gather Pill-Form Medication
Prescription pills and capsules, over-the-counter tablets, vitamins and supplements in pill form, and expired pills are all accepted.
Bring It to the Station Lobby
The Med Return bin is in the main lobby at 46525 Continental Drive, Chesterfield Township, MI 48047. The lobby is open 24 hours a day and no appointment is needed.
Drop It in the Bin
Place the medication directly in the secure bin. You do not need to remove it from its packaging.
Leave Anonymously
No one records what you drop off and no identification is required.
Ways to Get This Done
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I drop off liquids or needles?
No. The bin accepts pill-form medication only. Needles, syringes, liquids, inhalers, aerosols and biohazard items are not accepted.
Do I need to take pills out of the bottle?
No. Packaging does not need to be removed.
Is it really anonymous?
Yes. No identification is required and nothing is recorded about what you drop off.
When is the bin available?
Any time. The lobby and the Med Return bin are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day?
A free, anonymous event run by the DEA twice a year, in April and October, at collection sites across the country. The Chesterfield Township Police Department participates. In 2025 the April event collected 620,321 pounds of medication at 4,590 sites and the October event collected 571,054 pounds at 4,317 sites. Between events, the Med Return bin in the station lobby is available every day.