National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

The METRICH Enforcement Unit, in partnership with the DEA, CACY, local law enforcement, and other county departments, are providing a Medication Take Back event at multiple locations. Accepting prescription and OTC medications, pet medications, vitamins, medicated ointments and lotions. Not accepted are needles, syringes, lancets, infectious waste, empty containers, and aerosol cans. Collection programs help protect our children, pets, our water and food supplies and decrease drug abuse. No personal information will be collected at drop-off.  The collection sites include the Richland County Solid Waste Authority at 1125 National Parkway, Mansfield; the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 597 P.A.E., Mansfield; Shelby Police Department at 31 Mack Ave., Shelby; Plymouth Police Department at 48 W. Broadway St., Plymouth; and the Lexington Police Department at 44 W. Main St., Lexington. Questions about the event can be directed to Lt. Steve Blust by calling 419-755-9677.