The Bartlesville Police Department will once again participate in the National Rx Drug “Take Back Initiative” program. The event, sponsored by the Dallas Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration, allows citizens to safely and legally dispose of unwanted prescription drugs at specific collection sites located throughout the community.
“Last year when Covid-19 hit, this initiative was canceled; however, we will be participating in the event this year, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 24,” said BPD Capt. Kevin Ickleberry.
Citizens are encouraged to bring any prescription drugs they wish to dispose of to the following locations, no questions asked:
- Bartlesville Police Department 615 S. Johnstone Ave.
- Bartlesville Fire Station No. 3, 100 S.E. Madison Blvd.
- Bartlesville Fire Station No. 4, 3501 Price Road.
Citizens may drop off unwanted prescription medications for disposal. No effort will be made by law enforcement personnel to count, inventory or log medications.
- No needles, cleaning supplies, or general household waste should be placed in the boxes.
- Pill medication may be in the original container, zip lock bags or loose.
- No attempt should be made by the police or the citizens to open up containers and remove the pills.
- Illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers.
For more information, contact the police department at 918.338.4001.