Carson City Sheriff Hosts Fall Prescription Drug Take Back Event
Unused prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, pet medications, and needles can be dropped off today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the fall Carson City Prescription Drug Take Back event. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office and Partnership Douglas County are hosting the collection effort to help residents safely dispose of unwanted pharmaceuticals.
Support staff will be stationed at four distinct collection sites across the city to accept the materials. Organizers have specified that liquid medications will not be accepted at any of the drop-off locations.
Designated Drug Collection Locations in Carson City
Residents have four options for dropping off their expired or unused medications during the four-hour collection window. The participating drop-off sites include the Smith’s grocery store located at 599 East William Street, and FoodMaxx situated at 3489 US-50 East.
Additional drop-off points are established at Save Mart, located at 900 College Parkway, and Carson Tahoe Specialty Medical Center at 664 Fleischmann Way, where staff will be operating from a table set up in a vacant lot.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Collection
What types of items can residents bring to the drop-off sites?
Support staff will accept unused and expired prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, pet medications, and needles. However, liquid medications are strictly not accepted.
Who is organizing the event?
The fall Carson City Prescription Drug Take Back is hosted collaboratively by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and Partnership Douglas County.
What are the operating hours for the drop-off locations?
The collection runs today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at designated sites in Carson City, Carson Now reported.