The Kentwood Police Department is once again hosting “Drug Take Back Day”. It will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29 as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back initiative.
The goal of the event is to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way for community members to dispose of prescription drugs as well as educate the public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Here’s Kentwood Police Department Captain, Ryan Vanderveen.
"Residents are encouraged to drop off any unused, unwanted or expired prescription pills and patches between 10 and 2 at the Kentwood Police Department on Walma Avenue.
Liquids, needles and sharp objects cannot be accepted.
The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked."
Authorities add, community members can safely dispose of unused and/or expired prescription medications year-round in the Kentwood Police Department’s lobby 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
You can learn more about Kentwood’s year-round Drug Take Back program, at kentwood.us/DrugTakeBack.
