Local Agencies Participate in Salem Prescription Drug Take Back Event

Marion County Sheriff's Office drop site will be in the parking lot of Roths I.G.A - Salem Police will have a drop site at Peace Plaza which is located at 555 Liberty St SE

Cadets at Drug Turn In - Photo: Marion County Sheriff's Office
Cadets at Drug Turn In - Photo: Marion County Sheriff's Office
September 26, 2014, 6:06 pm

— Tomorrow The Marion County Sheriff's Office in cooperation with the Drug Administration Agency and several local Police agencies will have drop sites to turn in prescription Drugs. The Marion County Sheriff's Office drop site will be in the parking lot of Roths I.G.A. which is located at 702 Lancaster Dr NE in Salem.

Salem Police will have a drop site at Peace Plaza which is located at 555 Liberty St SE in Salem. All drop sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The public can find a nearby collection site by visiting www.dea.gov, clicking on the "Got Drugs?" icon, and following the links to a database where they enter their zip code. Or they can call 800-882-9539. Only pills and other solids, like patches, can be brought to the collection sites--liquids and needles or other sharps will not be accepted.

If you have further questions or want additional information, please visit www.dea.gov. This service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

Source: Marion County Sheriff's Office

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