METROPOLIS – State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) and State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) are teaming up to host a Prescription Drug Drop-Off event Saturday to help residents safely dispose of unused or expired medications.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Metropolis Police Department, located at 1020 Broadway Street in Metropolis.
“Properly disposing of prescription medications not only protects our environment but also helps prevent the risk of accidental poisoning and reduces the chance of misuse or abuse,” said Senator Fowler. “Events like this provide a safe and convenient way for families to clean out their medicine cabinets responsibly.”
Accepted items include:
Prescription medications
Sealed liquids and creams
Pet medications
Vitamins
Needles, syringes, and illegal drugs will not be accepted.
“Too often, unused medications sit in homes where they can be misused or end up in the wrong hands,” said Representative Windhorst. “By working together with local law enforcement, we’re helping ensure these substances are disposed of safely and appropriately.”
For more information, please contact Senator Fowler’s office at 618-294-8951 or Representative Windhorst’s office at 618-294-8703.
