The Hilliard Division of Police is joining other communities around the nation for the Drug Enforcement Agency’s annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Residents can drop off their unused, unwanted, or expired medications in pill form using a simple and convenient drive-thru service at the police department located at 5171 Northwest Parkway.
The disposal service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.
Only pills are accepted. Needles, sharps, asthma inhalers, and illicit drugs will not be accepted at the drop box.
HPD will again partner with SWACO to recycle prescription bottles.
Before dropping off their medication, residents are asked to black out any personal information, including names and addresses, marked on prescription bottles.
If you missed the Drug Take Back Day drop-off, the Division also has a prescription drug drop-off box in the lobby of the Safety Services Building for residents to bring in unwanted medications in pill or capsule form throughout the year.
