Arlington Police, Water Utilities to Host Drug Take-Back Event Oct. 26, 2019
By Office of Communication
Posted on October 18, 2019, October 18, 2019

Arlington Police and Arlington Water Utilities are holding a Drug Take-Back event at four collection sites later this month. 

Arlington Police and Arlington Water Utilities are holding a Drug Take-Back event at four collection sites later this month. Residents can participate in an anonymous, safe disposal between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019.

By properly and safely disposing your expired and unused medications, you can help prevent accidental overdoses and protect Arlington’s water supply.


Collection sites

• North Police District, 620 W. Division Street 817-459-5600

• Walgreen's Pharmacy, 4400 W. Green Oaks Blvd 817-563-0142

• East Police District, 2001 New York Ave. 817-459-5803

• South Police District, 1030 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd. 817-459-6640

Disposal Guidelines

Accepted:

• Controlled, non-controlled, and over-the-counter medications

• All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers (please keep liquid products, such as cough syrups, sealed in original containers)

Not Accepted:

• Intravenous solutions, injectables, and syringes

• Illicit substances, such as marijuana or methamphetamine

Tips:

• Participants may dispose of medication in its original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into the disposal box.

• All participants must retain possession of their own medication during the surrender process.

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