Town of Hillsborough issued the following announcement on Apr. 19.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is April 30, and Hillsborough officers will be hosting a take-back event in town.
Gather your unwanted, unneeded or expired medication and safely dispose of it at the event — from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 30 at Walgreens, 200 U.S. 70 E. Bring any of the following:
- Expired and unused medication.
- Prescription and over-the-counter pills.
- Vitamins, ointments and patches.
The Federal Drug Administration advises taking advantage of local take-back programs as safe disposal methods vary widely by drug. Flushing drugs down the toilet or improperly disposing of them with garbage can present safety and health hazards
Year-round drop box
Did you know the Hillsborough Police Department has a year-round drop box for unused medications? The drop box is in the police station lobby, 127 N. Churton St., and will be accessible from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays when town offices reopen to the public. Use these guidelines for the Police Department drop box:
- Pill medications must be in original containers or a sealable bag.
- Liquid medications and needles are not accepted.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Town of Hillsborough
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