Lebanon, TN – Wilson County residents are being urged to safely dispose of unused or expired medications during the annual Drug Take-Back Day this Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The countywide event is part of the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back initiative, promoting safe and anonymous medication disposal.
According to the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, multiple drop-off locations will be available across the area, including:
- Lebanon Police Department @ Walgreens, 1303 West Main St., Lebanon
- Mt. Juliet Police Department @ TriStar Mt. Juliet ER, 100 Summit Blvd., Mt. Juliet
- Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, 105 East High St., Lebanon
- Gibbs Pharmacy, 1427 W. Baddour Pkwy., Lebanon
- Three Forks Marketplace, 9000 Sparta Pike, Watertown
Accepted items include unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as vape pens and e-cigarette devices (with removable batteries). Items not accepted include syringes and inhalers.
Participants who drop off medications will receive a free medication lock box courtesy of DrugFree WilCo, while supplies last.
Officials emphasize that no questions will be asked at collection sites and encourage residents to “clean out your medicine cabinet this Saturday” to help prevent medication misuse and environmental harm.
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