Prescription drop boxes are located in the following locations in Hancock County:

Bar Harbor Police Department- 37 Firefly Lane , Bar Harbor 207-288-3391

Bucksport Police Department- 89 Franklin Street, Bucksport 207-469-7951

Hancock County Sheriff's Office- 50 State Street , Suite 10 , Ellsworth 207-667-7575

Southwest Harbor Police Department- 26 Village Green Way, Southwest Harbor 207-244-7911

These drop boxes are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

It is critical that we dispose of prescription medications safely for the health and safety of our communities. Safe medication disposal:

• improves the health of our communities
• reduces the potential for drug misuse and abuse, and drug diversion
• protects our environment, including our water supply

Also remember to :

• store medications in a cool, dry, secure location
• keep medications in original containers
• use the local drop box to dispose of medications not being used
• medications should only be used by the person they are prescribed to
• keep medications away from children and your pets