BTPD to host “Prescription Drug Take Back” event in April
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Bristol Tennessee Police Department (BTPD) will host a “Prescription Drug Take Back” event at a secure drop-off site in April, the department said in a release on Friday.
The event encourages the community to dispose of old, unwanted or expired prescription or over-the-counter medications and supplements to prevent safety hazards, including prescription drug abuse.
The event will be held on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Bristol Tennessee Municipal parking lot at 801 Anderson Street.
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“This is a “no-questions-asked” event, and participants do not need to produce identification,” the BTPD said.
According to the release, BTPD will incinerate all items for proper disposal. Liquids and syringes will not be accepted. Proper disposal is also important for the environment, as flushing and throwing away puts our waterways and aquatic life at risk.
If you have questions about the “Prescription Drug Take Back” event, contact Lt. Greg Brown at (423) 989-5600 or by email at gbrown@bristolrn.org.
To learn more about the guidelines for the event, click here.
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