SAN ANGELO, TX - In response to inquiries from the public about the proper disposal of unwanted or unused medications, the San Angelo Police Department announced a solution that ensures safe and responsible disposal.
Situated in the lobby of the police department, residents can now utilize the prescription/over-the-counter drugs drop box to dispose of medications appropriately.
This initiative aims to promote the proper handling of pharmaceuticals, preventing potential harm to the community and the environment.
The drop box is accessible Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding holidays when the department is closed.
Accepted items for disposal include prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription medications, prescription ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, samples, and medications for pets.
Certain items should not be placed in the drop box, including hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, aerosol cans, ointments, lotions or liquids, medication from businesses or clinics, needles, and thermometers.
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This just smacks of being bad advice. The location is inconvenient, for one thing.
Maybe the city could have donation style drop boxes, similar to those used for clothing in certain areas, at convenient locations like local parks. The boxes could be boldly labeled with the words, "EXTRA DRUGS," that are easy for the elderly to see.
Drop boxes would also provide conveniently close locations for elderly individuals who can't go out themselves, but perhaps need to rely on helpful teenage youths to help dispose of their extra drugs for them.
Local PD could maybe assign one helmeted officer, provided with a segway or other type of scooter, to patrol all the drop-off locations overnight during freezing or otherwise inclement weather to ensure that the drop-offs aren't vandalized.
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