West Hartford Seeks Unwanted Drugs At Special Event Saturday

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Residents looking to safely dispose of expired, unused, or unwanted medications can do so for free during National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24.

The West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District, in partnership with the West Hartford Police Department, will hold its annual collection event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Charter Oak International Academy, 425 Oakwood Ave.

Vehicles should enter the collection area from Flatbush Avenue.

The event provides residents with an anonymous way to dispose of prescription medications and other pharmaceutical products that are no longer needed.

According to the Health District, improper disposal of medications can pose environmental and public health risks.

Flushing medications down toilets or drains can contaminate waterways, while unused drugs kept in homes can potentially be misused.

Volunteers will be available to collect medications directly from vehicles, allowing participants to drop off their items without leaving their cars.

What Can Be Dropped Off?

The collection will accept:

• Prescription medications, including tablets and capsules.
• Over-the-counter medications.
• Liquid medications.
• Vaping products.

The following items will not be accepted:

• Intravenous solutions.
• Injectable medications.
• EpiPens.
• Needles.

Organizers ask residents to remove pills from prescription bottles before disposal. Sealed plastic bags are recommended for transporting the medications.

The program is free, and no personal identification is required.

Event Details

• What: National Drug Take Back Day
• When: Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Charter Oak International Academy, 425 Oakwood Ave., West Hartford
• Entrance: Flatbush Avenue
• Cost: Free
• Organizers: West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District and West Hartford Police Department

For more information, residents can contact the West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District at 860-561-7900 or the West Hartford Police Department at 860-523-5203.