Arlington schedules unused pharmaceuticals collection event

by PegNews wire

Even small amounts of prescription drugs (such as hormones, antidepressants, antibiotics, steroids ... you get the gist) can disperse into local waterways when flushed down the toilet or washed down the sink. That's why the City of Arlington wants you to know that:

a) They're scheduling a Pharmaceutical Collection Event for this Saturday, Aug. 1 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Water Utilities North Service Center (at 200 N. Cooper St.), where anyone with proof of residency can pop in to drop off their drug-based refuse. (No needles or other sharp objects, please.)

b) There are other ways of properly disposing of surplus pharmaceuticals, including mixing them with coffee grounds or cat litter, placing the compound in a sealable bag or can and putting them in the trash.

Also, the City of Fort Worth sponsors a free collection center for pills and such at the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center (at 6400 Bridge St.). Call 817-871-5257 for more information about that program.

Finally, some pharmacies will actually take back unused drugs and dispose of them on their own initiative; check with the individual pharmacy for details.

For additional info about the Aug. 1 collection event and all things pharma-disposable, call the Arlington Water Utilities Dept. at 817-459-5902.

posted by JM