DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back on Saturday, April 30, 2022

 

DEA's National Prescription Drug
Take-Back on Saturday, April 30, 2022

StandUP Polk and local law enforcement agencies are proud to join the Drug Enforcement Administration and its national and community partners for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, for citizens to dispose of unneeded and expired human and pet medication.

Vaping pens and other e-cigarette devices (with batteries removed) will also be accepted at drop off locations. 

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day offers a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs while educating the public about the potential for abuse of medication. Medicines kept in home cabinets are highly susceptible to misuse and abuse. Many people are also unaware of how to properly dispose of unused medicine, often flushing them down the toilet or throwing them away - both potential safety and health hazards.

Our community's Prescription Drug Take-Back Day may include the following locations in Polk County (*pending final confirmation of participating locations) for citizens to turn in Human and Pet Medications, including over the counter medications, vitamins, medication (liquid or solid), as well as vaping pens and e-cigarette devices (with batteries removed) for safe and proper disposal. Medications should be placed in a clear, air-tight plastic bag.

Auburndale Police Dept. - 2 Bobby Green Plaza, Auburndale, FL

Bartow Police Dept. - 450 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL

Davenport Police Dept. - 16 Bay Street W, Davenport, FL 

Haines City Police Dept. - 35400 Hwy 27, Haines City, FL

Lakeland Police Dept. - 219 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland, FL

Lake Alfred Police Dept. - 190 N. Seminole Ave., Lake Alfred, FL

Lake Hamilton Police Dept. - 100 Smith Ave., Lake Hamilton, FL

Lake Wales Police Dept. - 133 E. Tillman Ave., Lake Wales, FL 

Winter Haven Police Dept. - 125 N. Lk Silver Dr. NW, Winter Haven, FL

Unwanted medication may also be taken to permanent drop sites, funded by GiveWell Community Foundation, at the Police Department locations in: Auburndale (2 Bobby Green Plaza, weekdays 8-5); Haines City (35400 Hwy 27, weekdays 8-5); Lake Alfred (190 N. Seminole Ave., 24hrs/7days); Lake Hamilton (100 Smith Ave., weekdays 8-5); Lakeland (219 N. Massachusetts Ave., 24hrs/7days); and Winter Haven (125 N. Lake Silver Drive NW, weekdays 8-5).  Only solids are accepted in permanent drop boxes – no liquids or syringes.

Previous medication collections held in Polk County since 2010 have resulted in 24,728.8 pounds of recovered pharmaceuticals safely disposed of via incineration. For information, contact StandUP Polk at (863) 802-0777.