Prince William County offers safe way to dispose of pills
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The nationwide prescription 'Take-Back' initiative is coming to Prince William County on Saturday.
On April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Prince William County Police Department, Manassas City Police Department, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and community groups are joining together to provide individuals with a safe way to dispose of unused or expired prescription medicine.
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Unused prescription drugs that are thrown away can be retrieved and used or illegally sold. They can also contaminate groundwater, soil and water supply.
Prescription and over-the-counter solid-dosage medications will be accepted. Vape pens and e-cigarettes will also be accepted after batteries have been removed.
Liquid solutions, injectables, needles, hydrogen peroxide, compressed cylinders (asthma inhalers, for example), iodine-containing medications and thermometers will not be accepted. Substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine will also not be accepted during National Take-Back Day.
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