MANSFIELD — The METRICH Enforcement Unit will partner with the Drug Enforcement Administration and other local law enforcement to present another community Prescription Take Back event on Saturday.
Locally, events for “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day” will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., providing safe and responsible means for disposal of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about the potential for abuse and medications.
Pills will be the only form accepted, so no sharps, plastics or liquids should be brought to collection sites. It’s advised pills be placed in a plastic or Ziplock bag.
This event is only for household unused or expired medications. No pharmacies, businesses, pharmaceutical sales reps are to participate.
Richland County will have four locations for prescription drug drop off:
— the Richland County Solid Waste Authority facility located at 1125 National Parkway, Mansfield.
— Richland County Sheriff’s Office located at 597 Park Ave East, Mansfield.
— Bellville Police Department at 320 Bell St., Bellville
— Shelby Police Department located at 31 Mack Ave., Shelby.
Below are the other area METRICH region law enforcement agencies that will also participate:
— Ashland County Sheriff’s Office 1205 E. Main St., Ashland
— Bucyrus Police Department 500 S. Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus
— Crawford County Sheriff’s Office 3613 Stetzer Road, Bucyrus
— Danville Police Department 512 S. Market St., Danville
— Fredericktown Police Department 182 S. Main St., Fredericktown
— Galion Police Department 269 Portland Way South, Galion
— Mount Vernon Police Department 11660 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon
For a complete list of locations in Ohio or to look up the drug take back site closest to you, click here. If you do not find a collection site near you, people are encouraged to check back as new sites could be added.
If anyone has questions related to the take back event, they can call Lt. Joseph D. Petrycki at 419-755-9728.
This event is sponsored by the Mansfield Division of Police, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Bellville Police Department, Shelby Police Department, Richland County Solid Waste Authority, Richland Public Health, Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY) and the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board.
