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October 26, 2013
National Take Back Initiative Drop Sites Will Be Open 10:00am – 2:00pm Visit DrxugSafe.org for more information Got Medicine? Many people are surprised to discover the amount of unused prescription drugs and over the
counter medicines that have accumulated in their own home over time. Through a “Drug Take
Back Program” you can properly dispose of expired or unwanted prescription medications,
unknown tablets or capsules, unwanted over-the-counter medications and veterinary medications.
Drop-sites will be located in Salem on Saturday, October 26th – Please check your medicine
cabinet and bring your unused or expired medications to a site nearest you.
Visit DrxugSafe.Org for more information including year-round drop sites. Salem Peace Plaza 555 Liberty Street SE Located between Salem City Hall and the Salem Public Library – Drive right up to drop location by entering the Plaza from Commercial Street SE. For more information contact the Salem Police Department at 503‐
588‐6123 Roth’s Fresh Food Market 702 Lancaster Drive NE For more information contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 503‐ 588‐5094 Hubbard Hubbard Police Department 3720 2nd Street For more information contact the Hubbard Police Department at 503‐
981‐8738 WHAT TO BRING TO THE COLLECTION: • Expired or unwanted prescription medications • Unneeded over‐the‐counter medication • Drugs that didn’t work for you, a family member, or pet • Drugs that are no longer used • Medication from deceased family members • Unknown tablets and capsules Please leave all medicines in their original containers if possible! ITEMS NOT TO BRING: • Thermometers • Needles/syringes • Medical waste of any type • Over the‐counter items that are not medicines • Bathroom Products (shampoo, hair spray, deodorant, and other hygiene products, etc.) • Bug repellent, leaking liquid containers and nutritional products, etc. G:\Children and Families\_CHILDREN AND FAMILIES COMMISSION\_2012‐13 Prescription Drug Heroin Project\Drug Turn In Events\October 2013\October 2013 Take Back Flyer.doc