Take back prescription drug day this weekend
Published 4:10 pm Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The Bellevue Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration as part of a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative this weekend. The agencies are asking everyone to bring in their expired, unused, and unwanted medications, including prescription drugs.
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Bellevue Police will have three locations throughout the city set up to collect controlled, non-controlled, and over-the-counter medications. No identification will be required or requested. There will be a uniformed police officer available to assist you. Unused and unwanted medications will be collected at the following locations: City Hall Bellevue Police Lobby, 450 110th Avenue NE; Crossroads Community Police Station, 1336 156th Avenue NE, next to Chipotle; Factoria Community Police Station, 3915 Factoria Boulevard SE, near Nordstrom Rack.
For more information and other collection sites visit: www.DEA.gov and click on “Got Drugs?” Due to the hazardous nature of some items, the following will not be accepted: intra-venous solutions, injectables, syringes, or medical waste.
