On April 30, 2011, the Bel Aire Police Department, along with the DEA, will coordinate a collaborative effort with other state and local law enforcement agencies focused on removing potentially dangerous controlled substances from our nation's medicine cabinets. A national take-back day will provide a unified opportunity for the public to surrender expired, unwanted, or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications to law enforcement officers for destruction. This one-day effort will bring national focus to the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse. The program provides an opportunity for law enforcement, prevention, treatment, and the business community to collaborate and establish a safe collection site for all Americans, regardless of where they reside.
Drop Off Location: Bel Aire City Hall at 7651 E. Central Park Ave.
Drop Off Times: Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 10AM - 2PM
Items that will be accepted:
- Participants may dispose of medication in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly in the disposal box. If an original container is submitted, the individual should be encouraged to remove any identifying information from the prescription label.
- All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers may be accepted. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The depositor should ensure that the cap is tightly sealed to prevent leakage.
- Intra-venous solutions, injectable and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens.