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Show PG Police Department Provides Drug Box for Prescription Pill Drop-off s r 'i 11 i l PHARMACEUTICAL i DISPOSAL ONLY l N0SYSINGF.S.N0MAIL by Geri Taylor When the idea of a Pharmaceutical Drop Box was first presented by patrol officer Raymond Robertson, Captain Mike Smith found a grant that was applied for and received to fund the project. A large metal box was purchased and painted, free of charge by Rocky Mountain Collision, then taken to the company that supplies the logos for the Police Department for lettering. The box is now bolted in the hallway just outside the court in City Hall. The box has a twofold two-fold purpose: to eliminate the environmental impact of "flushing" expired or no longer needed medications and encourage citizens to remove the hazardous pharmaceuticals from their homes. Two "dropoff' "drop-off' events this year, held at Walgreens in Pleasant Grove, netted 60-70 pounds of drugs each time. After three weeks, it is evident the program is successful, with a number of vials, bags of pills, and other pharmaceutical related products that require disposal, having been deposited in the box. Linda Chipman, administrative assistant to the police chief, is in charge of police evidence and responsible for taking A large metal box was purchased and painted, free of charge by Rocky Mountain Collision, the box will help to eliminate the environmental impact of "flushing" expired or no longer needed medications and encourage citizens to remove the hazardous pharmaceuticals from their homes. Photo cuu nosy of Ti m panogos Ti tries the drugs to Clearfield for incineration. Before transport the drugs are inventoried and held in the evidence room, a secure area that is accessed by only one person. If anyone needs to drop off drugs after normal business hours, dispatchers can be buzzed at the front doors and entry is granted. Plastic bags are provided to put loose drugs in. Please no syringes or mail! |