Drugs, electronics, documents collected Saturday

By BRETT NUCKLES

ThisWeek Community News Wednesday September 26, 2012 8:38 AM

Powell residents can dispose of prescription drugs, old electronics and sensitive personal documents all in one trip this weekend.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, the Powell Police Department will host an annual take-back day for expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs at the Powell Police Department, 47 Hall St.

On the same day, the city will host its second annual electronic recycling drop-off day, accepting old and unwanted electronics from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot at the Village Green Municipal Building, connected to the police station.

Also Sept. 29, the Greater Area Powell Chamber of Commerce will hold an annual document shredding day for sensitive personal and financial paperwork from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the chamber's offices, just up the road at 50 N. Liberty St.

The drug take-back service is free and anonymous with no questions asked, said police clerk Patti Mills.

Residents can enter the police department and drop off unwanted pills in a box in the lobby.

The drugs must be removed from pill bottles or other containers before being deposited, and no liquids, sharp objects or illegal drugs will be accepted.

At the end of the day, the Drug Enforcement Agency will take the box.

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