Drug Take Back Event Hosted By Snellville Police Set For Oct. 24

Press release from the City of Snellville:

Posted by Brian Arrington Friday, October 16, 2020 8:42:00 AM

SNELLVILLE — In an effort to safely discard unused and expired medication, there will be a Drug Enforcement Agency Drug Take Back hosted by the Snellville Police Department Oct. 24.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both the Snellville Police Department, 2315 Wisteria Drive, and at Eastside Medical Center’s Main Campus, 1700 Medical Way.

Each location will be a contactless drop off. Participants can drive or walk up and drop discarded medication into the drop boxes. Medication may be left in its original containers with or without the labels as all items discarded are burned.

Please follow Centers of Disease Control and Prevention guidelines related to COVID-19 during the drop off process - wear a mask and remain six feet from officers and other participants.

Please do not bring needles or sharp objects for disposal.

Contact Lt. A. Sullivan at asullivan@snellville.org or 770-985-3555 for more information.

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