Friday, April 8, 2011

Take Back event set for April 30

The Hoquiam Police Department plans to hold another "Take Back" day to collect and safely dispose of prescription drugs brought into the station.

The department will collect medication brought to the station on Saturday, April 30, as part of a national "Take Back" campaign aimed at get controlled substances off the streets.

The program accepts solid dosages and liquids in consumer containers. Intra-venous solutions, syringes or medical waste cannot be accepted. Illegal substances such as marijuana or methamphetamine will also not be accepted.

Collections will be accepted in the front lobby of the Hoquiam Police Station from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.