Prevent medications from contaminating our water system/waterways by taking part in the Richardson Police Department’s (RPD) Drug Take Back tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 28, part of the biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back program. Due to the forecast thunderstorms, the event will now be held in the Police Support Building, which is adjacent to Police Headquarters and accessible from the visitor’s parking lot.
The event keeps medications from being flushed down a sink drain or toilet and potentially entering our waterways, and also helps keep drugs out of the trash, where pets, children and others might acquire them.
Drug Takeback Drop-Off Location
Police Support Building
140 N. Greenville Ave.
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
(NOTE: Intravenous solutions and syringes will not be accepted due to potential hazard posed by blood-borne pathogens. All solid dosage pharmaceutical product and liquids in consumer containers are accepted. Make sure caps on liquid products are tightly sealed to prevent leakage.
More information: RPD Community Relations Unit, 972-744-4955
Website: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day (usdoj.gov)
