Columbia County, FL – Residents will have a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused or expired medications later this month as local agencies prepare for National Drug Take Back Day.
According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, the event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with two designated drop-off locations available to the public. Officials say collection sites will be set up at the CCSO District 2 Office in Fort White and at Cheek and Scott Pharmacy on US-90 West in Lake City. Both locations will be staffed by CCSO deputies to ensure safe handling and disposal.
The initiative is part of a nationwide effort coordinated with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration aimed at reducing the risk of medication misuse and improving public safety. Authorities say the program allows residents to anonymously surrender prescription drugs that are expired, unwanted, or no longer needed.
Law enforcement officials emphasize that proper disposal helps prevent accidental poisoning, drug misuse, and environmental contamination. By removing unused medications from homes, organizers say the program plays a key role in limiting access to potentially dangerous substances.
Participants are reminded that certain items will not be accepted during the event. Officials state that needles and syringes are strictly prohibited from being dropped off at either location.
Community members are encouraged to spread awareness about the event and take advantage of the opportunity to clean out medicine cabinets safely. Additional support for the initiative includes partnerships with Lake City Police Department and local pharmacies.
Organizers say events like Drug Take Back Day continue to be an important tool in addressing prescription drug safety at the local level.
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