Public Service Announcement - Drop Box for Unused Medications

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Laurel Residents – 240-294-1307

Drop Box for Unused Medications

 

Mayor Craig A. Moe and Laurel Police Chief, Richard McLaughlin, are pleased to announce the installation of MedReturn Drug Collection Unit at the Laurel Police Department, located at 811 5^th Street, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 

Laurel Police Department Chief, Richard McLaughlin, says these units are “a safe and reliable way to dispose of the unwanted, unneeded or expired medications. This keeps them out of our water, landfills and most importantly children’s reach (or temptation).” 

“Laurel area residents have enthusiastically participated in the National Drug Enforcement Agency’s drug ‘Take Back’ day, turning in thousands of pounds of medication to the Laurel Police Department collection site. With the permanent drop boxes now available, area residents will not have to wait for a certain day, but rather can dispose of unwanted drugs at any time. The Laurel Police Department has been working to provide residents an easy way to keep their homes safe and unwanted medicine out of their cabinets,” said Mayor Craig Moe.

Be aware that once you have deposited your unwanted, unused or expired medications, the Laurel Police Department will dispose of your medications in accordance with the laws.

If you have any questions or would like to know more about the program, please call the Laurel Police Department at 301-498-0092.