The Plymouth Police Department is participating in a new drug disposal program in cooperation with the Plymouth County District Attorney and the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department. A permanent Med Return Receptacle has been installed in the Plymouth Police Station lobby to collect unused, unwanted or expired prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Residents are invited to use this means to safely and securely dispose of their medications. (You may not place sharps and other biohazard items, such as syringes or liquids, into the Med Return Receptacle.) These deposits are anonymous; there’s no requirement to check in with the station officer.
The collection units were funded by the District Attorney, Sheriff’s Department, local police and the Department of Health. Covanta Energy, which runs SEMASS, will provide environmentally safe disposal. Health officials urge residents not to toss pills in the trash or down the toilet, which poses a risk to water supplies. Police also note that removing unneeded medications from the home reduces access to addictive substances.
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