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Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced that the Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, to safely dispose of those medications. West Virginia residents that participated in the three previous take-back days turned in more than 9,258 pounds of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal. This service is FREE and anonymous. Items that cannot be dropped off include needles and sharps, mercury thermometers, chemotherapy and radioactive substances, pressurized canisters and illicit drugs. Collection sites in the Northern District of West Virginia include the West Virginia State Police Barracks in each county as well as the Bridgeport Police Department, Clarksburg Police Department, Lumberport Police Department, Harrison County Sheriff’s Department, and Shinnston Police Department. If you live outside of Harrison County, please check with your local law enforcement agency to determine if they are participating.