Spring DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Saturday, April 27, 2024

 

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 27, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. 

Medicine stored in home cabinets is highly susceptible to abuse. Discarding medication by flushing or throwing it in the trash also creates potential health and safety hazards. This event helps educate about the potential for misuse and offers a convenient and responsible means of disposal.

Our community's Prescription Drug Take-Back Day includes the following (6) Polk County locations for citizens to turn in Human and Pet prescription and over-the-counter medications (in liquid and solid form) as well as vaping pens and e-cigarette devices (batteries removed). Please place medication in a clear, air-tight plastic bag. 

Haines City Police Department
35400 Highway 27, Haines City, FL

 Lakeland Police Department
219 N. Massachusetts Avenue, Lakeland, FL

 Lake Alfred Police Department
190 N. Seminole Avenue, Lake Alfred, FL

 Lake Hamilton Police Department
100 Smith Avenue, Lake Hamilton, FL

Lake Wales Police Department
133 E. Tillman Avenue, Lake Wales, FL

Winter Haven Police Department
125 N. Lake Silver Dr. NW, Winter Haven, FL

 

Medication may also be taken to the county’s permanent drop sites, funded by GiveWell Community Foundation, at the police department locations in: Auburndale (weekdays 8-5); Haines City (weekdays 8-5); Lake Alfred (24hrs/7days); Lake Hamilton (weekdays 8-5); Lakeland (24hrs/7days); and Winter Haven (weekdays 8-5).  Permanent drop boxes can only accept medication in solid form (no liquids or syringes).  

 

Previous medication collections held in Polk County since 2010 have resulted in approximately 28,547 pounds of recovered pharmaceuticals 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 on the local Prescription Drug Take-Back event, please contact StandUP Polk at (863) 802-0777.