Winston Police Department Hosting Free Medication Take-Back Event Saturday
The Winston Police Department and MED-Project will host a free medication take-back event Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to noon at 131 Rose Avenue. Residents can safely dispose of unwanted or expired household medications.
WINSTON, Ore. - Residents looking to safely dispose of expired or unwanted prescription medications will have an opportunity to do so this Saturday, October 24, as the Winston Police Department partners with MED-Project to host a free medication take-back event.
The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Winston Police Department, located at 131 Rose Avenue in Winston. The collection is open to residents throughout the surrounding area.
The event provides a convenient way for households to get rid of medications they no longer need while helping prevent accidental ingestion, misuse, and improper disposal.
Residents may bring unwanted or expired household medications in any dosage form, including pills, capsules, liquids, and other forms of medication. Items must be in their original containers or sealed bags.
Certain items cannot be accepted during the collection. These include vitamins, supplements, herbal remedies, cosmetics, personal care products, batteries, mercury-containing thermometers, needles and other sharps, illicit drugs, animal medications, pet pesticide products, biologics, and empty medical devices.
Residents are encouraged to remove or cover personal information on prescription labels before dropping off their medications.
MED-Project is a nonprofit organization that provides medication disposal services in communities across the country, including Oregon. In addition to community collection events, the organization offers permanent medication drop-off locations and mail-back options for residents who cannot attend an event in person.
Proper medication disposal helps reduce the risk of unused prescriptions falling into the wrong hands and prevents medications from entering the environment through improper disposal methods, such as flushing them down drains or toilets.
There is no charge to participate in Saturday's event.
Additional information about the collection, accepted items, and other disposal options is available at MED-Project's Oregon website or by calling (844) 482-5322.
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