La Grande Police Department Taking Back Unwanted Drugs

By Garrett Christensen on Thursday, October 27th, 2022 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE – (Information from the La Grande Police Department) The La Grande Police Department, in cooperation with the La Grande Safeway and Union County Safe Communities Coalition, are participating in National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. In order to combat drug abuse, residents are encouraged to bring in unwanted substances, be they controlled, uncontrolled, over the counter, pill form or liquid form. Vaping products, such as pens, are also being accepted though must be turned in without batteries.

Some items will not be accepted including iv solutions, injectables, syringes, chemotherapy medications and medical waste. The drug take-back event will be held in the La Grande Safeway parking lot, this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For additional information, visit Take Back Day (dea.gov)