The Billings Police Department will host a "Drug Disposal" at Rimrock Mall for anyone who wants to clean out that medicine cabinet of unused and old prescription drugs.  It's not good to put them down the toilet or into the trash.  Once collected, the Police in cooperation with the DEA incinerate them.  The time is from 10am to 2pm, on Saturday April 30, 2011 as well as 30 other sites all over the State.

Last year they collected almost 1,000 pounds of the stuff.  There are at least 30 other sites around the State of Montana hosting the same collection, you can find out about your town at the DEA website, just plug in your city or town and see if you're a collection site.

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Don't forget to check with your other family members, let them know that if they miss this time, there'll be 2 maybe 3 more collection dates this year.

Remember to keep close tabs on the meds you do have, especially the strong pain pills.  Unfortunately, too many Montanan's have abused these, often found in the medicine cabinets of friends and relatives.

 

 

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5 Comments on "Got Drugs?" Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet and Take Your Old Drugs To Rimrock Mall Saturday 4/30/11

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257,605 Points 16 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

What a great event! I always hesitate when I go to throw away an old RX. I know some drug stores will take them back, but that's hit or miss. Thanks for sharing!
7:16pm • #1
279,226 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Wanda, another good reason to have them disposed of properly is that they often show up in trace amounts in our ground water if people just flush them.
8:10pm • #2
183,714 Points 5 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp

It's a bit shocking how much medicine is found in traces in our ecosystem!  Some chemical combinations are slow to decompose, and often end up where they shouldn't.
8:22pm • #3
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272,987 Points 8 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Hi Wanda - This must be the latest community service--it is happening in my area this weekend (another ActiveRainer nearby posted about it).  Great to get the word out on this very important function!!
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2011
217,718 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Our town just had this on Saturday. Didn't know other places did the same thing, but it certainly makes sense!
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