EPD participating in National Drug Take-Back Day
Published 4:15 pm Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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With National Drug Take-Back Day scheduled for Saturday, April 30, The Elizabethton Police Department will be joining in National Drug Take-Back Day on April 30, giving the pubic a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs while educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elizabethton Police Department located at 511 E. F St. in Elizabethton.
This year, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Department of Health, and TN Together are teaming up to encourage participation in the upcoming National Drug Take-Back Day.
When it comes to prescription drugs, the following steps are encouraged:
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Count it. Make it a goal to count your pills once every two weeks. This will prevent theft and help ensure medications are taken properly.
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Lock it. Lock up your medications and store them in a secure place that others would not think to look.
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Drop it. Drop off your unused or expired medications for proper disposal at drop boxes located in participating law enforcement offices or pharmacies.
A list of accepted and prohibited items are as follows:
Accepted Items
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Liquid medications (in leak-proof containers)
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Medicated ointment, lotions, or drops
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Pills in any packaging (glass bottles, plastic containers, plastic bags, etc.)
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Over-the-counter liquid medications (in leak-proof containers)
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Pet medications
Prohibited Items
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Blood sugar equipment
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Sharps/needles*
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Illegal drugs & narcotics (police will accept these items if placed in the container)
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Thermometers*
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IV bags
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Bloody or infectious waste
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Personal care products (shampoo, lotions, etc.) safe At-Home Disposal
