Prescription Disposal

Pierce County Sheriff Department, in coordination with the  Pierce County Solid Waste and Highway departments,  announce a permanent drop-off location for residents to  dispose of their unwanted or expired prescriptions, over the  counter and pet medications.

Residents can deliver their unwanted or expired medications to a special red painted station located in the lobby by the dispatch/jail window.

All medications can be delivered:

  • 24 hours a day, seven days a week
  • Keep medications in their original containers with personal information blacked out
  • No sharps or personal hygiene products will be accepted