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Corvallis, Ore. - The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10:00am - 2:00pm. This event allows the public to safely dispose of expired or unused medications.
This is a one-day, drive-thru event. There are two drop-off locations. A new location this year is the parking lot of Bi-Mart at 1555 SW 53rd Street, in Corvallis. Those interested in dropping off at this location are asked to enter the parking lot off of 53rd Street and follow the signs and directions of the volunteers. Medications can also be dropped off at the Philomath Police Department at 1010 Applegate St., Philomath.
Some items are not allowed at the event. For safety reasons, these include thermometers, intra-venous solutions, needles, EpiPens®, or medical waste of any kind. Illegal drugs are also not accepted. Medications can only be accepted from individual households, not from businesses such as nursing homes, doctor’s offices, or veterinary clinics. A complete list of restricted items is posted on the Sheriff’s Office website.
This event is offered as a public safety service to help keep prescription drugs out of the hands of kids or others who might abuse them. Misuse of prescription drugs is a serious problem, especially with teens and young adults.
Additionally, improperly disposing of medications, by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, can lead to contamination of our drinking water. While most drugs can be treated at wastewater treatment plants, some cannot.
Community partners Philomath Police Department, Bi-Mart, Covanta, City of Corvallis Public Works and Benton County Health Services are helping support this event. It is sanctioned by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as part of their National Take-Back Initiative. The Sheriff’s Office is able to offer this service due to the volunteer support of their Reserve Deputies, Auxiliary Team, CERT, and Search and Rescue volunteers. For more information, visit https://www.co.benton.or.us/sheriff/page/special-event-2019-drug-take-back .
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