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Licking County Drug Takeback Day

Saturday, October 28, 2023
10:00 am2:00 pm
Kroger's in Newark and Pataskala locations; Giant Eagle, Heath; Hebron Police Dept.

Take advantage of a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription drugs during Rx Collect: Drug Take-Back Day! This drop off is a drive through location; stay in your vehicle and hand your medication to professionals for proper disposal. No questions are asked, and confidentiality remains a priority.
Items accepted during Rx Collect:
-Unused, unwanted, or expired
-Prescription drugs
-Over-the-Counter medications
-Pet medications
-Vitamins and supplements
-Medical Ointments, creams, lotions
-Liquid medications such as cough syrup
-Inhalers

Items NOT accepted during Rx Collect:
-IV Bags
-Thermometers
-Hydrogen Peroxide
-Bloody or infectious waste
-Needles, syringes, lancets or other sharps
Prior to disposal, please empty ALL pills into a in a clear, plastic baggie. If disposing of medicine bottles, please black out your personal information such as name and Rx number.
For safety measures, please drive through the location and hand the medication to the professionals for disposal and remain in your vehicle. No questions are asked, and confidentiality remains a priority