Published: March 1, 2016
Drug Take-Back Day, Wednesday, March 9

Reduce the risk of accidental exposure, drug misuse, and environmental contamination by participating in Drug Take-Back Day. Turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal on Wednesday, March 9, at the Drug Take-Back Event hosted by Community Health, a division of Wardenburg Health Services and the Police Department.

The event will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. in the University Memorial Center room 235 and is open to everyone. All over-the-counter and prescription medications will be accepted.

Items not eligible for disposal:

  • Needles or sharps
  • Mercury (thermometers)
  • Oxygen cylinders or pressurized canisters
  • Chemotherapy or radioactive substances
  • Illicit drugs

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