Prescription Medication Drop Box
The Prescription Medication Drop Box is located in the lobby of the Rome Police Department, 301 N. James St in Rome, NY and it has proven to be an effective tool in removing narcotics from the street and the ecosystem. Anyone wishing to dispose of unwanted prescription medication can bring the drugs to the Rome Police Station at any time, 24 hours a day, and place them into the Drop Off Box. No questions asked. ***Hypodermic needles and liquids are not accepted in the drop box***
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ONEIDA COUNTY SHARPS DISPOSAL LOCATIONS
Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS)
FSLH Energy Center Located on the St. Luke’s Campus
1656 Champlin Ave, New Hartford NY 13413
Monday-Sunday, 7 AM-3 PM
Center for Rehabilitation and Continuing Care Services (CRCCS) (St. Luke’s Campus)
1650 Champlin Ave, Utica NY 13502
Monday-Sunday, 7 AM-3 PM
St. Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) Hospital Services Department (In the Basement)
2209 Genesee St, Utica NY 13501
Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM
*Please bring items in a puncture-proof container, clearly marked “sharps”. For more information call the FSLH Energy Center at 315-624-6186 or SEMC Hospital Services at 315-801-8249.
Rome Memorial Hospital (At the information desk in the front lobby)
1500 N James St, Rome NY 13440
Monday-Sunday 6 AM-11 PM
(Sharps must be in appropriate containers and labeled “sharps”. If you have any questions please call 315-338-7000)
Contact information
Kevin James
Captain
301 N. James Street
Rome, NY 13440
Phone: (315) 339-7715
jamesk@romepd.com
Rome Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative
Comments regarding the Rome Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative should be submitted to policereform@romepd.com

Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers and the City of Rome Police Department are asking for people to share information on the whereabouts of this week's Wanted Person of the Week.
Elvin Nieves is wanted by the Rome Police on an arrest warrant for Public Lewdness as well as an arrest warrant for Menacing in the 2nd degree and Aggravated Harassment in the 2nd degree.