The Snellville Police Department will be participating in a city-wide Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative. The event, which encourages residents to drop off unused or expired prescription drugs, will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Snellville Police Department, 2315 Wisteria Drive.
The goal of the program is to prevent no longer needed medications from ending up in landfills, water systems or in the hands of children or others who might accidentally ingest harmful drugs.
Officers will set up a drive-thru for residents to easily drop off no longer need prescriptions. Needles and syringes cannot be accepted.
During the last Drug Enforcement Administration sponsored drug take back event, Snellville police collected more than 200 pounds of old medication.
"Two-hundred thirty pounds of unwanted or expired medication was received in the Ninth and Final National Prescription Take Back Day in partnership with the DEA, which was held at the police department," said event organizer Lieutenant A.L. Sullivan. "We would like to thank the community who participated in this event."
Information: Lieutenant Sullivan at 770-985-3555 or asullivan@snellville.org.
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