Since its
inception on November 7, Richmond Police have collected 35 pounds of
prescription drugs through a new prescription drug bin program.
RPD and CVS
Pharmacy have teamed up to provide citizens with a free, safe and easy way to
dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs. Bright red prescription drug
disposal bins have been placed in Richmond Police headquarters and all four
precincts and will be available year-round.
“This new
program gets these drugs out of the hands of those with pill and opioid
addictions,” said Special Investigation Division Lt. Ronnie Armstead.
“Programs like this can reduce crimes such as robberies and home invasions of
those who possess these kinds of medications. It can also reduce the illegal
trafficking prescription drugs as well.”
Improper
disposal of prescription medication is a public safety issue that can lead to
accidental poisoning, overdose, abuse and illegal sales. These medications
cannot be turned in to your local pharmacy. Residents also are asked not to
flush the prescriptions into the sewer system for environmental reasons.
Disposing of
these medications is easy as 1, 2 and 3:
- Find Richmond
Police headquarters or your closest precinct.
- Inside the
location, find the red CVS Pharmacy prescription disposal bin.
- Pull the lid
and drop your medication(s).
The bins can be
accessed during regular business hours at:
- RPD
Headquarters: 200 W Grace St. | Phone: (804)
646-0400
- First
Precinct: 2501 Q St. | Phone: (804) 646-3602
- Second
Precinct: 177 Belt Blvd. | Phone: (804) 646-8092
- Third
Precinct: 301 S. Meadow St. | Phone: (804) 646-1412
- Fourth
Precinct: 2219 Chamberlayne Ave. | Phone: (804) 646-4106
Accepted items include: prescriptions, prescription patches,
prescription medications, prescription ointments, over-the-counter medications,
vitamins, samples and medications for pets.
Not accepted are: illegal narcotics, medical waste or bulk commercial medications, hydrogen peroxide, thermometers, syringes, aerosol cans and inhalers
Not accepted are: illegal narcotics, medical waste or bulk commercial medications, hydrogen peroxide, thermometers, syringes, aerosol cans and inhalers
All prescription
medications collected will be incinerated according to federal and state
environmental guidelines. Those disposing of medications may remain anonymous.
