Frequently Asked Questions

You can register online or by calling (540) 857-5050.

Options for Disposal of Prescription Drugs

Permanent drug drop box locations in the Roanoke Valley:

• Roanoke County Sheriff's Office:
  401 E Main Street
  Salem, VA 24153
• Walgreen's Drug Store
  4841 Williamson Road NW
  Roanoke, VA 24012
• Carilion Clinic
  2011 Crystal Spring Avenue
  Roanoke, VA 24014
• Town of Vinton Municipal Building
  Lower Level-Police Dept. Entrance
  311 S. Pollard Street
  Vinton, VA 24179

Instructions

Home disposal, when completed correctly per the instructions is another option to dispose of prescription drugs:

• Remove medications from their original containers. If the medication is solid, crush it or add water to dissolve it and then mix the medication with an undesirable substance, such as kitty litter or coffee grounds.
• Place the mixture in a container with a lid or in a sealable baggie to prevent the medication from leaking, and throw it into the trash.
• Do not dispose of medications in the toilet or sink, unless specifically instructed to on the label.

Sharp Disposal

Options for Disposal of Sharp materials such as needles, syringes, lancets, and other sharp objects can be disposed of by the following:

• Disposal: Dispose of the sealed, full container with your household trash. Do not place the container in the recycling bin.
• Label/Warning: Place a large label with a warning on the container. CAUTION! SYRINGES - NEEDLES. DO NOT RECYCLE!
• Rigid Container: Use a container with a screw-on cap such as an empty opaque laundry detergent bottle or bleach bottle. The bottles must be able to be marked with a warning label using a felt-tipped marking pen.
• Seal: After the container is full, seal the bottle with the original cap and wrap tape over the cap.

Yes, but only on Household Hazardous Waste Day held on the third Saturday of each month (REGISTRATION REQUIRED).

A maximum of 5 gallons of latex paint may be brought during normal business hours.  Oil-based paint must be brought during our Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) events, the 3^rd Saturday of each month, and requires registration on our website.

No.  You may visit Camping World for this service.   Good Sam members may dump their RV tanks for free, while non-members are charged $10.00.