Fall 2018 DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Event Nets 1,164 lbs. of Medication

Fall 2018 DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back
 Event Nets 1,164 lbs. of Medication

StandUP Polk and local law enforcement agencies were proud to participate in the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back event on October 27, 2018 for citizens to turn in expired or unwanted human and pet medication.

An estimated 1,164 pounds of recovered pharmaceuticals were collected and safely disposed of via incineration. The 9 drop-off sites that participated in the Fall Medication Take Back included Auburndale Police Department, Bartow Police Department, Davenport Police Department, Haines City Police Department, Lake Alfred Police Department, Lake Hamilton Police Department, Lake Wales Police Department, Lakeland Police Department, and Winter Haven Police Department.

The latest event brings the total for collections held in Polk County to 16,717 pounds of recovered pharmaceuticals dating back to 2010. All medications were safely disposed of via incineration. 

StandUP Polk is a community coalition working together to prevent harm and promote health through education, public awareness, and advocacy including strategies to prevent youth substance abuse. For more information, please contact StandUP Polk at (863) 802-0777.