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The 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of prescription medication, while educating the general public about abuse and prescription medications.
During the last event held on April 28th, 2018, Residents of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington turned in over 20 tons of expired or unwanted medications for safe and proper disposal at over 180 sites throughout the northwest.
This event is a great opportunity to turn in your expired and unwanted prescription medications. It helps prevent pill abuse and possible theft of these potentially dangerous medications in the wrong hands.
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is participating as a collection site in partnership with the DEA. The date is set for Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the parking lot of Roth’s Fresh Market located on the corner of Lancaster Dr and Center St.
For a list of year-round prescription disposal boxes provided by local law enforcement agencies, visit the Marion County Health Department website at http://bit.ly/MCHDResources. The Marion County Health Department, a public safety partner, has ample information on drug and substance abuse prevention and available resources for adults, teens, and families.
The Drug Take Back event is a national program through the Department of Justice – Drug Enforcement Administration.