A pharmaceutical drop-box was installed inside the Tigard Police lobby. The drop box allows citizens to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medications throughout the year. The Tigard Police Department is pleased to provide our entire community this newly added convenience. Tigard Police partnered with the Drug Enforcement Administration over the past year by participation in the nationally held Drug Turn-In events. Over 1400 pounds of pharmaceuticals were collected as a result of the past three collection events held in Tigard. Past year abuse of prescription pain-killers now ranks second-only behind marijuana as the nation’s most prevalent illegal drug problem. It became evident the community wanted options to safely dispose of their unwanted prescription medications. To that end, Chief Orr began steps to bring a more timely and convenient option to Tigard residents.
The Med-Return box is available during police lobby hours. Acceptable items for return are prescription medications and samples, all over-the-counter medications, vitamins, pet medications, creams, ointments and liquid medications in leak-proof containers. The drop box is not suitable for thermometers, syringes, IV bags, bio-waste, aerosols of any type, inhalers and Epi-Pens. The drop box is not intended to receive large quantities of pharmaceuticals from health care facilities.
You can learn more about unwanted pharmaceuticals by visiting www.dea.gov
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