There is only one safe way to dispose of unused medications, and Cranberry Township is working to help keep those items off the street.
A Drug Take-Back Event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 26 in the rear parking lot of the Municipal Center, 2525 Rochester Road. The event offers safe disposal of unused, unwanted, or expired medications.
Here are a few tips for the disposal of medications:
- Dispose of medications in the original container or by removing the medication from its container and disposing of it directly into the disposal box.
- Remove any identifying information if disposing in the original container.
- Remove batteries from e-cigarette devices and vape pens. If they cannot be removed, check with chain stores which may accept them for proper disposal.
- Liquid products like cough syrup should remain sealed in their original container. Ensure the cap is tightly sealed.
- Intravenous solutions, injectables, and syringes will NOT be accepted due to the potential hazards posed by blood-borne pathogens.