Prescription Drug Take-back Day

Throwing meds in the trash or down the drain is harmful to the local water supply.

Prescription Drug Take-back Day 

Saturday, April 26
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
2 Texas Dr. Parking Lot

New! Start cleaning out your medicine cabinet in preparation for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This is a drive-thru disposal event for medications that are no longer wanted. To save space, if possible, combine all medications in one plastic zip lock bag. The drive-through is located at the Social Center parking lot.

The following items WILL be accepted: expired or unwanted prescription medications (for you, a family member or pet), unneeded over-the-counter medicines, unknown tablets and capsules and controlled medications such as narcotics or stimulants. 

The following items WILL NOT be accepted: sharps/needles, thermometers, IV bags, personal care products and medical equipment.

Guidelines

Items that WILL be accepted:

• Medications do not need to be in their original containers
• If they are not in a container, place medications in a plastic zip bag
• Bring expired or unwanted prescription medications, unneeded over-the-counter medicines, unknown tablets and capsules, and controlled medications such as narcotics or stimulants (Examples of medications include items that manage diabetes, and blood pressure and cholesterol medications.)
• Medications can belong to you, a family member or pet