Spring cleaning time means it is also time to clear the medicine cabinets too! Cleaning out unused, expired, and unwanted prescription drugs not only sets you free from unnecessary clutter but may even save a life. A free, anonymous, no questions asked opportunity to rid yourself of these old medications is coming to participating locations on Saturday, April 28, 2018, from 10 am to 2 pm.
Medicines left in cabinets in homes often lead to misuse and abuse, many times in juveniles. Accidental poisonings and overdoses can be avoided by clearing out cabinets of unneeded medications. Safe disposal is just as important as the disposal with flushing them or tossing them at the trash posing a potential safety and health hazards.
Participating sites include:
Apple Valley Police Department, 14931 Dale Evans Parkway, Apple Valley
Barstow Sheriff’s Department, 225 East Mt. View, Barstow
Hesperia Police Department, 15840 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia
Needles Police Department, 1111 Bailey Avenue, Needles
Phelan Substation, 4050 Phelan Road, Phelan
Victorville Police Department, 14200 Amargosa Road, Victorville
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