‘Take Back’ drugs day set Sept. 29

The Bellevue Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as part of a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative on Sept. 29.

 

The Bellevue Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as part of a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative on Sept. 29.

The goal is to collect expired, unused, and unwanted medications, including prescription drugs.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 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 people.

Unused and unwanted medications will be collected at the following locations:

City Hall Bellevue Police Lobby, 450 110th Ave. NE

Crossroads Community Police Station, 1336 156th Ave. NE, next to Chipotle

Factoria Community Police Station, 3915 Factoria Blvd. SE, near Nordstrom Rack

Individuals are encouraged to remove identifying information from prescription labels.

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.