Mishawaka Police Department houses 525 Foundation drop box

MISHAWAKA, Ind. – The Mishawaka Police Department is the newest location for the 525 Foundation’s Drop 2 Stop prescription drug drop box.

Community members getting rid of prescriptions and over-the-counter medications can stop in to the police department’s lobby and safely dispose of their unwanted items.

The box is available to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The following items can be dropped off:

• Prescription drugs
• Vitamins
• Prescription ointments and patches
• Pet medications
• Over-the-counter medications

The following items are not accepted:

• Needles/syringes
• Inhalers
• Aerosols
• Thermometers
• Non-prescription lotions
• Liquids
• Hydrogen peroxide

Items should not be left outside the drop box or outside the lobby/building.

The Mishawaka Police Department is located at 200 North Church St. in downtown Mishawaka.