Smilin Steve’s Pharmacies is committed to helping our communities handle prescriptions safely. Safe storage and proper disposal of prescription drugs are critical tools to reduce improper use of medications that can lead to accidental overdose, addiction, and environmental contamination.
We make it easy
One of the easiest ways to make sure your unused or unwanted prescriptions don’t end up in the wrong hands is to properly dispose of them when you know you no longer need them.
Smilin Steve’s makes proper disposal easy and convenient by having permanent prescription drop boxes available at most of our retail locations:
Rutland Pharmacy
Ludlow Pharmacy
Springfield Pharmacy
Ottauquechee Pharmacy
Just look for the drop box kiosk located near the pharmacy counter and drop your prescription in! Medications can be in prescription bottles or in bags. The kiosks accepts pills and patches (no liquids or sharps please).
We are also proud to participate in the National Prescription Drug DEA Take Back Day! This twice a year event is held in collaboration with law enforcement and other community partners.
The most recent Take Back Day was held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 and the next National Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024.
We are pleased to share the data from the October 28, 2023 Take Back Day, which marked the 25th National event!
Results: October, 2023 – 25th National Take Back
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,383
- Total Collection Sites: 4,675
- Total Weight Collected: 599,897 lbs. (300 Tons) of medication!
October, 2023 – VERMONT Statistics
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 29
- Total Collection Sites: 38
- Total Weight Collected: 4,780 lbs. (2.168 Tons) of medication!
Results: April, 2023 – 24th National Take Back
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,497
- Total Collection Sites: 4,955
- Total Weight Collected: 663,725 lbs. (332 Tons) of medication!
April, 2023 – VERMONT Statistics
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 32
- Total Collection Sites: 53
- Total Weight Collected: 5,699 lbs. (2.585 Tons) of medication!
Results: October, 2022 – 23rd National Take Back
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,340
- Total Collection Sites: 4,902
- Total Weight Collected: 647,163 lbs. (324 Tons) of medication!
October, 2022 – VERMONT Statistics
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 28
- Total Collection Sites: 51
- Total Weight Collected: 5,994 lbs. (2.997 Tons) of medication!
Results: April, 2022 – 22nd National Take Back
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,427
- Total Collection Sites: 5,144
- Total Weight Collected: 721,093 lbs. (360 Tons) of medication!
April, 2022 – VERMONT Statistics
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 32
- Total Collection Sites: 55
- Total Weight Collected: 6,950 lbs. (3.475 Tons) of medication!
Results: October 2021 – 21st National Take Back
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4,276
- Total Collection Sites: 4,982
- Total Weight Collected: 744,082 lbs. (372 Tons) of medication!
October, 2021 – VERMONT Statistics
- Total Law Enforcement Participation: 28
- Total Collection Sites: 53
- Total Weight Collected: 6,826 lbs. (3.413 Tons) of medication!
To learn more about safely storing prescription medication, as well as proper disposal, click here!