The Columbia Police Department is participating in the National Prescription Take Back Day event set for this Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
CPD is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in an effort to provide safe venues for citizens to properly dispose of unwanted and unused prescription medicines.
CPD and the DEA cannot accept liquids or needles – Only pills or patches.
For the first time, DEA will also accept vaping devices and cartridges at any of its drop off locations
You can safely drop off your medications at the following locations:
Columbia Police Headquarters | #1 Justice Square (803) 545-3500
Walmart | 1326 Bush River Road | (803) 750-3097
Busby Street Community Center | 5212 Farrow Road
Columbiana Centre | 100 Columbiana Circle
Studies show that medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. A majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained by family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets.
For more information on the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day call toll-free 1-800-882-9539 or visit DEATakeBackDay.com