FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 27, 2022
Richmond
Police Department Partners with DEA for
National
Drug Take Back Day
Richmond, Virginia - Expired and unused
medications in a household can pose a threat to individuals in the home – and
can harm the ecosystem if disposed of improperly, that’s
why the Richmond Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement
Administration for the annual National Drug Take Back Day set
for this Saturday, October 29.
From 10:00 a.m. – 2:00
p.m., representatives from the RPD Community Care Unit will accept
medications in the free Drug Take Back event at the Richmond Police Training Academy (front parking lot) located
at 1202 W.
Graham Road.
“This is an excellent opportunity to dispose of unused or
expired medications in a proper way,” said Commander Dan Minton of RPD Community,
Youth and Intervention Services. “These medications should be properly disposed
of and bringing them to the National Drug Take Back Day event could save a
life.”
All prescription medications collected will be incinerated
according to federal and state environmental guidelines. Richmond Police ask
that you do not bring syringes or illegal narcotics for disposal. Medical waste
or bulk commercial medications will also not be accepted. E-cigs and vapes
without batteries will be accepted. Those disposing of medications may remain
anonymous.
Disposal bins are also located in the lobby of all four RPD precincts
and the headquarters building to collect medications throughout the year.
