Update!
Twenty-eight pounds of medications collected. Thanks to the Bristol Police Department and Auxiliary, the DEA and the citizens who brought unwanted and unused medications for destruction.
In all, the DEA collected 376,593 pounds (188 tons) of unwanted or expired drugs across the country on April 30 (more than the 121 tons brought in during their first event in September).
April 30, 2011
10 AM - 2 PM
801 Anderson Street / Bristol, TN in the Municipal Parking Lot
Protect your family - Dispose of unused medications to make your home safer
Protect our community - Proper and safe disposal prevents theft and other misuse of medications
Protect our environment - Flushing medications puts our waterways and aquatic life at risk
Bring unused, unwanted and/or expired medications (prescriptions, over-the-counter and supplements)
For more information call Sgt. Keith Feathers at 423-989-3153
