APD to Host Drug Take-Back Event Sept. 26, 2015
By Reginald Lewis - Office of Communication
Posted on July 29, 2015, July 29, 2015

Got drugs? Arlington residents have a chance to turn in unused or expired medication for anonymous, safe disposal on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Collection sites

North Police District620 W. Division Street 817.459.5600

Walgreen's Pharmacy4400 W. Green Oaks Blvd 817.563.0142

East Police District2001Green Oaks Blvd 817.459.5803

South Police District1030 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd. 817.459.6640

Disposal Guidelines

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

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.

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