AKA:

Prescription Drug Disposal Box

Description:

Provides prescription drug disposal boxes for outdated or unused prescription drugs & a Sharps Disposal Bin (Must be in a sharps approved container. The collection boxes are located in the police department lobby

Items acceptable for deposit in the collection box include:

- Prescription medications, including controlled substances
- All over-the counter medications
- Medication samples
- Pet medications
- Vitamins and supplements
- Medicated ointments, lotions, creams and oils
- Liquid medication in leak-proof containers
- Homeopathic remedies

Items not acceptable for deposit in the collection box are:
- Needles/sharps
- Syringes with needles
- Thermometers
- IV bags
- Bloody or infectious waste
- Personal care products
- Empty containers
- Hydrogen Peroxide

Sharps Container available in the lobby for needle disposal. Sharps include:

- Syringes
- Hypodermic Needles
- Needles attached to tubing
- Lancets

To properly dispose of needles, do the following:

- Must use an approved disposal container
- The Biohazard Red Sharps Container you use Must be H: 7 3/4in X 4 in W x 5/14 in D or smaller
- DO NOT deposit any loose sharps into the collection bin.

Eligibility:

Open to all

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee

Intake Process:

Visit during program hours - Items should be dropped off in the box in the lobby

Documents Required
- None

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

September 19, 2023

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