The Ridgefield Police Department is announcing their participation in a prescription drug take-back initiative to promote the proper disposal of medications. Prescription drugs that languish in medicine cabinets create a public health and safety concern because they are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse.
On Saturday, October 24th, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, potentially dangerous, unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications will be collected at The Ridgefield Police Department located at 76 East Ridge Rd. People wishing to dispose of medications will not have to exit their vehicles. This service is free and completely anonymous. All medications that are collected as part of this initiative are brought to an incineration facility for destruction by officers of the Ridgefield Police Department.
As a reminder, there is a prescription drug take-back box located in the front lobby of Police Headquarters. This take-back box is available to the public 24 hours a day/365 days of the year and is also completely anonymous.
Learn more on the Ridgefield Police Facebook Page here.
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