Norman officials announce Community Safety Day April 26
NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – The Norman Police Department (NPD) announced on Wednesday, its hosting a Community Safety Day April 26 regarding proper disposal of select items.
According to NPD, residents will have the opportunity to dispose of unwanted documents,prescription drugs, and ammunition.
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DETAILS:
Date: Saturday, April 26
Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: in the parking lot on the southeast corner of Andrews Park near Daws Street and James Garner Avenue
Here are the specific items listed for Norman residents for free disposal opportunities:
Document Shredding: Residents can bring up to five boxes of documents to be shredded by Absolute Data Shredding.
Prescription Drug Disposal: Residents can bring any outdated, unused or unneeded prescription drugs to be disposed of in an environmentally responsible way. *Please do not bring syringes, liquid medications, Epipens, or inhalers.
Ammunition Disposal: NPD will provide an opportunity for residents to drop off old and unwanted ammunition to be destroyed. *No explosives are allowed.
For more information contact the Community Outreach Section at 405-366-5267.
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