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Take Back Prescription Drugs Day

The Bellevue Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as part of a nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back” initiative.  We want your expired, unused, and unwanted medications, including prescription drugs.  

On Saturday, April 28th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Bellevue Police will have three locations throughout the city set up to collect controlled, non-controlled, and over-the-counter medications. No identification will be required or requested.  There will be a uniformed police officer available to assist you. Unused and unwanted medications will be collected at the following locations:

 

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  • City Hall Bellevue Police Lobby, 450 110th Avenue NE
  • Crossroads Community Police Station, 1336 156th Avenue NE, next to Chipotle
  • Factoria Community Police Station, 3915 Factoria Boulevard SE, near Nordstrom Rack

 

Individuals are encouraged to remove identifying information from prescription labels.  For more information and other collection sites visit:  www.DEA.gov and click on “Got Drugs?”

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Due to the hazardous nature of some items, the following will not be accepted:  intra-venous solutions, injectables, syringes, or medical waste.


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