Monday, November 28, 2011

Citizens Safely Discard Unused Drugs Through Operation Medicine Cabinet

The Collier County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with Drug Free Collier, held a countywide Operation Medicine Cabinet initiative Nov. 12.

CCSO is one of several local agencies that offer a safe way for the community to dispose of medications through permanent collection sites. Eleven drop-off sites throughout Collier County gave residents the opportunity to easily dispose of their unwanted medications.

As a result of the initiative, 350 pounds of discarded drugs were collected.

Residents are encouraged to take their medication to one of the permanent drop-off locations throughout Collier County for easy, safe and proper disposal.

To dispose of your unwanted drugs, visit any of the following local drop-off sites:

* Collier County Sheriff's Office prescription drop-off box, main lobby of the sheriff's administration building, 3301 U.S. 41 E., Building J, East Naples. Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* Marco Island Police Department prescription drop-off box, 51 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* Collier County Medical Examiner's Office, 3838 Domestic Ave., East Naples. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

* Naples Police Department prescription drop-off box, 355 Riverside Circle, Naples. Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

* Naples Recycling Center, 2640 Enterprise Ave., East Naples, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please do not drop-off any controlled substances at this location.

* Marco Island Recycling Center, 990 Chalmers Drive, Marco Island. Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please do not drop-off any controlled substances at this location.
Photo by Susan Gentry/CCSO