According to Kaysville Police Capt. Paul Miya the program will help prevent misuse of prescription drugs, whether by accident or intentionally.
He said outdated medicines may pose a health hazard. Medicines may often look similar and there is the possibility of taking the wrong medication.
The drop box will also help keep prescription drugs out of the hands of criminals. When unused drugs are placed in the trash, there is potential of them being retrieved by anyone and being misused. It is also becoming a problem where individuals are stealing medications and distributing them among their friends and associates.
Proper collection and disposal of drugs also helps the environment by keeping drugs out of the water systems. Medications and other chemicals improperly disposed of through the sewer system eventually end up in the water supply. Miya said preventing this contamination is better than creating a problem that future generations will have to deal with.
Those wishing to dispose of their unused or outdated drugs may take them to the Kaysville Police Station, 58 East 100 N.
A secure drop box has been placed in the foyer and will be available to the public on Mondays through Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (excluding holidays).
The medications may be placed in the drop box in their containers. Loose pills should be placed in plastic bags that will be available at the drop box. Liquid medications should be in sealed containers to prevent leakage. Syringes or other needles should not be placed in the drop box. There is a separate container specifically designed for those items that is located above the drop box.
If you need any assistance or have questions please call the Kaysville Police Department at 801 546-1131.
Layton City Police Department also has a secure prescription drop box in its foyer.
For additional information or for other disposal locations go to: www.MedicationDisposal.utah.gov.
mwilliams@davisclipper.com
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