Locked box installed for prescription disposal

The Oakwood Public Safety Department has installed a locked prescription drug drop-off box in the lobby entrance to the city building located at 30 Park Ave. This drop box offers a way for residents to conveniently dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs and is accessible to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The items that will be accepted for safe disposal include: prescription medications, medication patches, over-the-counter-medications, vitamins, medication samples, and unwanted medications for pets. Items that cannot be accepted include: liquids of any kind, gels, ointments, needles, inhalers, aerosol cans, and medications from businesses or clinics. This program is not designed for commercial use. Businesses should dispose of medications according to state and federal guidelines. Citizens should package their unwanted medications in clear plastic baggies. Pill containers or boxes should be discarded with regular trash. All items collected from the drop box will be processed for destruction according to state and federal law.

“This program is designed to provide residents a safe and environmentally responsible way to remove and dispose of unwanted medications”, said Captain Alan Hill, a spokesman for the Oakwood Public Safety Department.

For additional information, please contact Captain Alan Hill, Public Information Officer, at 937296-5136, or Hill@oakwood.oh.us.