Schuyler County to hold drug take-back event Oct. 24

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The public is invited to bring unwanted medications to a free, anonymous drug take-back event at two sites in Beaver Dams and Burdett from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24.

The Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs and county Public Health Department announced the two fire department sites in an Oct. 7 release for National Drug Take Back Day. Both will accept expired or unused medications, ointments and sprays, but not needles.

The events will also accept tobacco products from people trying to quit smoking, except for e-cigarettes. The medication disposal service is free and anonymous.

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For information about the collection events, residents can call the sheriff's office at 607-535-8222 or Schuyler County Public Health at 607-535-8140.

Schuyler County: National Drug Take Back Day dates, times and locations

The Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office and the Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs (SCCUDD) are encouraging community members to participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Community members can drop off their expired, unused, or unwanted medications between 10 am and 2 pm at the Odessa and Tyrone Fire Departments.