Scott County Health Department now has Medication Drop Off Box

SIKESTON, Mo. (KBSI) – The Scott County Health Department now has a medication drop off box in its main lobby in Sikeston.
Anyone expired or unwanted medications can bring them in a sealed container and drop them in the RX Drug Drop box.
- Remove any personal information from your medication packaging.
- Make sure the pill bottle, packaging or plastic bag are firmly sealed to avoid spilling.
- Open the kiosk door and drop your medications for safe and secure collection.
Accepted medications:
- prescriptions (Schedule 11-V controlled & non-controlled substances)
- vitamins
- prescription ointments
- pet medications
- prescription patches
- over-the-counter medications
Not accepted medications:
- needles
- inhales
- aerosol cans
- thermometers
- lotions or liquids
- hydrogen peroxide