Politics & Government

Shelby Township Police Accepting Unwanted Prescription Drugs

Shelby Township police are accepting unwanted medications at the police station.

Residents with unwanted prescription drugs can deposit items in a disposal drop box located in the lobby of the Shelby Township police station.

The drop box is available 24 hours a day.

According to the township website, the following items are accepted: prescription medications, prescription patches, prescription ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples, medications for pets.

Items not accepted according to the township:
hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, aerosol cans, ointments, lotions or liquids, medication from businesses or clinics, needles (sharps), thermometers.


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