The City of Winder Police Department now has a prescription disposal box located inside of the department’s lobby at 25 East Midland Avenue. The disposal box accepts anything but syringes including:
- Prescription medication
- Non-prescription medication
- Expired medication
- Vitamins
- Cold Medicine
- Liquid or pill form medication
- Inhalers
There are a variety of ways that drugs get into the environment, and one of the most significant ways is when unused medications are disposed of down the toilet or drain. The City of Winder Utilities Director, Roger Wilhelm, is pleased that the city has taken the initiative to help prevent medications being sent down the drain and into the environment.
“The City of Winder understands the value in being environmentally conscious, and we are committed to operating our utilities responsibly and efficiently. I greatly appreciate support and partnership with our citizens and customers, and we encourage everyone to take advantage of this new program in our community,” says Roger Wilhelm.
“This disposal box also helps to prevent pharmaceuticals getting into the hands of the wrong person. A person, even a child, could accidently take the wrong medication or intentionally misuse them,” says Lieutenant Rob Curott of the Winder Police Department. “The disposal box is anonymous, and all of its contents are disposed of properly.”
Pharmaceuticals may be dropped off during normal business hours Monday – Friday,
8 am – 5 pm at the Winder Police Department, 25 E. Midland Ave.
For more information, please call the non-emergency police line (770) 867-2156.
