The Indiana State Police is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration for the 26th Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Continue readingPrescription Drug Take Back Day Planned for April 24
Prescription Drug Take Back Day Event in Knox Saturday, February 12
The Starke Taskforce for Overdose Prevention, in partnership with the Knox City Police Department and the Alcohol and Addictions Resource Center, are hosting a prescription drug take back day in Knox Saturday, February 12.
Continue readingThis Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
This Saturday, individuals have the opportunity to help prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Agency are holding the 14th Prescription Drug Take Back on Saturday October 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This service is free, anonymous and there are no questions asked. The initiative addresses the prevalent public safety and health issue of prescription drugs being obtained from family and friends in order to be abused or sold. In the past 13 drug take back events, the DEA and its partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds of pills, which is more than 4,000 tons. Continue reading
Starke County Sheriff’s Office to Host Prescription Drug Take-Back
Starke County residents can get rid of their unused prescription drugs this week at the Starke County Justice Center. The Sheriff’s Office is hosting a drug take-back event today through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Prescription Drug Take Back Event a Success
The Indiana State Police, in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Agency, held its 13th annual prescription drug take back event on Saturday.
Collections sites were available at Indiana State Police posts in the state, with the exception of the Toll Road post. Residents could drop off unwanted, unused or expired liquid or pill prescription medications during a four hour period on Saturday.
Drug Take Back Event is Today
The 13th annual prescription drug take back initiative will take place at all Indiana State Police Posts today. The only location not accepting unwanted, unused, or expired prescription drugs is at the Toll Road Post.
A partnership between the Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration is making this possible. The event expects to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through the proper disposal of prescription drugs.
Drug Take Back Event Set for this Saturday
The Indiana State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration are partnering to sponsor a drug take back event this Saturday.
The 13th annual prescription drug take back initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs.
Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday
If you can’t make it to the Starke County Sheriff’s Department on Saturday, you can take it to any Indiana State Police Post from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. The sixth nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative will allow you to drop off your unwanted, expired and unused prescription medication at any of the state police posts around the state. This is intended for liquid and pill medications.
Other sheriff’s departments in the area are also participating. For a list of locations, click here.
DEA, State Police To Partner In Prescription Drug Take Back
The DEA and the Indiana State Police are partnering in an effort to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft in a program entitled “Prescription Drug Take Back.”
This event allows everyone to drop off any expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs at an Indiana State Police Post on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. This is a free and anonymous service with no questions asked. This program is intended for liquid and pill medications only; no new or used needles will be accepted.
The Starke County Sheriff’s Department is taking unwanted prescriptions this week through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prescription medication will also be taken Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the sheriff’s department. Sheriff Oscar Cowen asks that you be diligent in taking part in this program to help eradicate the abuse of prescription drugs.
Indiana State Police Partners with DEA For Drug Take Back Initiative
It’s time to clean out those medicine cabinets. The DEA is sponsoring their Fourth Annual “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative, giving citizens the perfect opportunity to dispose of those unwanted or unused prescription medication. On Saturday, April 28th, citizens that wish to participate in the program may drop off their prescription drugs for disposal at any State Police Post throughout the state, except the Toll Road Post.
Starke County Environmental Collection Event Begins Four Day Run
The Starke County Environmental Management District’s Collection Event begins today at the Starke County Highway Garage. Household appliances, computers, televisions, fluorescent lamps and PCB ballasts, and tires will be accepted from 2:30-5:30 p.m. CT today through Friday and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
On Saturday, April 30th, household hazardous waste will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. only. Flammable liquids, pesticides/herbicides, corrosive liquids/acids, non-conforming waste, paints, toxic solids, motor oil and antifreeze are some of the hazardous chemicals that will be accepted. For a complete list of acceptable products and limits, visit the ad on this website.
