Arlington Police, Water Utilities Host Drug Take-Back Event Oct. 22

By Office of Communication

Posted on October 14, 2016, October 14, 2016

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, October 22, 2016.

Collection sites

North Police District 620 W. Division Street 817-459-5600
Walgreen's Pharmacy 4400 W. Green Oaks Blvd 817-563-0142
East Police District 2001 New York Ave. 817-459-5803
South Police District 1030 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.

Learn how to properly dispose of pharmaceuticals.