Nearly three dozen local community groups are hosting free drug take-back events and raising awareness about drug lock boxes this month.
Residents can safely dispose of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications at eight drug take-back event locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27.
Free lock boxes will be offered to the first 200 qualified people at two drug take-back locations: PeaceHealth Southwest Urgent Care and the Battle Ground Police Department. Individuals can take a survey to determine if they qualify for a lock box at bit.ly/LocksSaveLives.
The locations are:
• PeaceHealth Southwest Urgent Care, 3400 Main St., Vancouver (accepting sharps and syringes).
• Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park, 12607 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver (accepting sharps and syringes).
• Battle Ground Police Department, 507 S.W. First St., Battle Ground.
• Washougal Silver Star Search & Rescue, 1220 A St., Washougal.
• Cowlitz Public Safety Department, 31501 N.W. 31st Ave., Ridgefield (Interstate 5 Exit 16, south of ilani casino).
