The Bartlesville Police Department will once again participate in the National Rx Drug “Take Back Initiative” program, set for this Saturday in Bartlesville.
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 with no questions asked.
“We want everyone to feel comfortable in bringing their medications to the site for disposal. This is not a drug enforcement issue — it’s a community service,” said BPD Capt. Kevin Ickleberry.
Cancelled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s event will be held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24.
Citizens are encouraged to bring any prescription drugs they wish to dispose of to the following locations:
- 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. Note that 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. 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.