Arlington Police, Water Utilities Host Drug Take-Back Event April 29
By Susan Schrock
Posted on February 28, 2017, February 28, 2017

Drug-Take-Back

Got drugs? Residents are encouraged to turn in their expired and unused medications for anonymous, safe disposal between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017.

Collection sites

Disposal Guidelines

Accepted:

  • Controlled, non-controlled, and over the counter medications
  • All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers (please keep liquid products, such as cough syrups, sealed in original containers)

Not Accepted:

  • Intravenous solutions, injectables, and syringes
  • Illicit substances, such as marijuana or methamphetamine

Tips:

  • Participants may dispose of medication in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into the disposal box.
  • All participants must retain possession of their own medication during the surrender process.

Learn how to properly dispose of pharmaceuticals.

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