For those wishing to safely and responsibly dispose of unused, unwanted or expired household medications, there is a drop-off box located at the Public Safety Complex. The drop-off box can be found in the lobby of the Public Safety Complex at 1650 Huron Street, which is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
KPD’s Property Management Unit collects the items that are deposited and adheres to strict guidelines to ensure those items are disposed of properly.
For more information about prescription medication disposal and disposal sites, visit Metro Drug Coalition’s webpage.
Statewide unwanted prescription medication drop-off sites can be found here.
1650 Huron Street
Knoxville, TN 37917
Phone: (865) 215-7000
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