CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spring cleaning season means cleaning out those medicine cabinets and finding plenty of unused or expired medications, which is why the Hamilton County Coalition is hosting their annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend.
On April 25, people will be able to properly dispose any unwanted medication at these designated sites:
HAMILTON COUNTY LOCATIONS
Food City, Red Bank – 3901 Dayton Blvd.
Walgreens – 3605 Brainerd Rd.
Walgreens – 2289 Gunbarrel Rd. +
Walgreens, East Ridge – 5301 Ringgold Rd.
Walgreens, Ooltewah – 9307 Lee Hwy.
Walgreens, Hixson – 5478 SR-153
Avondale Community Center -1305 Dodson Ave *
Elks Lodge #91 – 1067 Graysville Rd. +
Food City, Harrison – 8634 Hwy. 58
REGIONAL LOCATIONS
Walmart, Dayton – 3034 Rhea County Hwy.
Spring City Police Department – 229 Front St.
Mike’s Pharmacy – 740 Main Street, Tracy City
Piggly Wiggly – 17619 TN-58, Decatur
Standefer Drug Center 3051 Main St, Pikeville, TN 37367
The drug drop off is done annoynmously with no questions asked.
This event is to help prevent drug misuse, accidentaly poisoning with adults and children, and protecting our water supply.
For those unable to make it to the drop off, visit the Hamilton County Coalition website to find out other ways to properly dispose of your medication at home. They can also help with safely storing medications, away from prying hands.
