The City of Upper Arlington hosts a permanent Drug Collection Unit in the Police Division Administrative Offices of the Municipal Services Center (MSC). The Drug Collection Unit is available 8 am-5 pm, Monday – Friday. Drugs can be dropped off with no questions asked.
Accepted items: Any pills, liquids, inhalers, or ointments that are prescribed
Non-accepted items: Thermometers, Needles (sharps), Medication/medical waste from businesses or clinics, any over-the-counter medication, used syringes
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In public parks, dogs must be on a leash from 8 am to 8 pm during Daylight Savings Time and 8 am to 5 pm during Eastern Standard Time. At all other hours, dogs must still be under control by the owner. Additional responsible pet ownership guidelines can be found by linking to our Animal & Wildlife Resources page.
The Police Division has a Drug Collection unit located in the Municipal Services Center at 3600 Tremont Road.
Accepted items: Any pills, liquids, inhalers, or ointments that are prescribed
Non-accepted items: Thermometers, Needles (sharps), Medication/medical waste from businesses or clinics, any over-the-counter medication, used syringes
Visit the Police Support Services Bureau – Drug Disposal section of our website or call 614-583-5150 with questions.
Upper Arlington does not have an Animal Control officer. You can call the suggested numbers below for any issues.
- Capital Area Humane Society: 614-777-7387
- SCRAM! Wildlife Control: 614-763-0696
- Visit Animal & Wildlife Resources regarding animal Laws and Lost pets.
The City does not accept applications for Policy Officer or Firefighter positions through our website. Both positions must first schedule a test with National Testing Network. The process to apply for Police Officer or Firefighter positions are detailed in each posting.
If the matter is a pending case, you need to file for discovery. If the matter is completed you may obtain a copy through our public records requests process.
Safety Town is coordinated by the Police Division, in cooperation with the Fire Division and Parks & Recreation Department. Program details can be found in the Spring/Summer Parks & Recreation catalog or by visiting the Police Division – Support Services Bureau – Safety Town section of our website.
24 Hours. Motor vehicles parked on the street are a Police Division matter. Please call the Upper Arlington Police Division Non-Emergency number at 614-459-2800 to report.
For all City of Upper Arlington public record requests for Police or Mayor’s Court records, please visit Records Request – Police & Mayor’s Court on City Council – City Clerk web page. For Franklin County record requests you may visit www.fcmcclerk.com or www.fccourts.org.
It is always best to work out issues related to neighbors in a positive manner. If you have exhausted positive communication methods, the City Attorney’s Office has a Diversion Programs that may assist. Or you may contact the Police Division with questions using the form below.
Beggar’s Night typically falls on October 31 each year, unless that date falls on the weekend. Beggar’s Night hours in UA are 6-8 pm. View our annual calendar of events for additional details of Beggar’s Night activities in Upper Arlington.
You may call the Probation Officer with appointment and scheduling questions at 614-583-5022.