Clean Out the Family Medicine Cabinet for DEA’s Fall Prescription Take-Back Day

 

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, October 26 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 may include the following Polk County locations (pending confirmation of participation) 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 with batteries removed. Please place medication in a clear, air-tight plastic bag.

Auburndale Police Department – 2 Bobby Green Plaza 

Bartow Police Department – 450 North Broadway Avenue

Haines City Police Department – 35400 Highway 27

Lakeland Police Department – 219 N. Massachusetts Avenue

Lake Alfred Police Department – 190 N. Seminole Avenue

Lake Hamilton Police Department – 100 Smith Avenue

Lake Wales Police Department - 133 E. Tillman Avenue

Winter Haven Police Department – 125 N. Lake Silver Drive NW

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).  

For more information, please contact StandUP Polk at (863) 802-0777.