Biannual
Medication and Sharps Drop Off
A free drive-through event
Date & Time
Saturday October 25, 2025
10 am - 2 pm
Location
Main Hospital and
Crozet Family Medicine
Where to take unwanted medications year round:
There is a permanent medication drop off box at the Sentara Martha Jefferson Outpatient Pharmacy. The box is accessible from 9 am - 5 pm Monday- Friday, or when the Pharmacy is open. It is a free and anonymous way to drop off unwanted pills and patches. Liquid medication is not accepted. For information on the permanent medication drop off box, please call the Outpatient Pharmacy at 434-654-3350.
For our drive-through event, join us in April and October for our Medication and Sharps Drop off.
Biannual Event Locations
There are two options for community drop off spots during the biannual event:
Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
500 Martha Jefferson Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Unwanted medications (medications only) accepted year-round at Outpatient Pharmacy in hospital lobby.
Sentara Crozet Family Medicine
1646 Park Ridge Drive
Crozet, VA 22932
What we accept:
- Unwanted and expired prescriptions or over-the counter medications,
- Household medical sharps (syringes and needles) in a puncture-proof container (ONLY DURING APRIL AND OCTOBER EVENTS), and
- Human and animal medication
This is a free, anonymous event. All medications will be handled by the Albemarle County Police Department and properly destroyed. Sharps are handled by Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital. No medical waste from commercial organizations will be accepted.