Press Release
5151 Pacific Ave. Stockton, CA 95207 |
Media Advisory For More Information Contact: Officer Jim Bock Delta College District Police jbock@deltacollege.edu (209) 954-5151 x6369 |
Expired Medication Safe Disposal Event, Saturday Sept. 27
Be responsible! Be
safe! Turn in your unused or expired medications for safe disposal. Delta
College's District Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will host a FREE "Drug Take-Back Day" Expired Medication Safe Disposal Event, Saturday, Sept., 27, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the DeRicco Building’s C-1 lot.
This program prevents pill abuse
and theft by ridding homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and
unwanted prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous; drive-up and drop-off, no questions
asked.
After September 27, new disposal policies will provide for convenient, ongoing disposal opportunities for
patients’ unwanted pharmaceuticals. The public can find continuing nearby collection sites and more information about the new program by visiting: www.dea.gov.
DEA
Drug Take-Back Day Press (PDF)
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