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Prescription Take Back Event August 17 &18, 2022
RICHLAND COUNTY, OH: On August 17th and 18th, 2022, the METRICH Enforcement Unit will be partnering with Avita Ontario Hospital and local law enforcement to present a Prescription Take Back event for the community. This event is sponsored by the Mansfield Division of Police, Richland County Sheriff’s Office, Ontario Police Department, Bellville Police Department, Shelby Police Department, Lexington Police Department, Butler Police Department, Recovery Ohio, Richland Public Health, Community Action for Capable Youth (CACY) and the Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board.
Pills will be the only form accepted (no sharps, plastics or liquids.) It will be helpful to put the pills that will be disposed into a plastic bag or Ziplock bag prior to coming to the collection site. This is only for HOUSEHOLD unused or expired medications. No pharmacies, businesses, pharmaceutical sales reps, etc.
There will be only one location for this prescription drug drop off event; Avita Ontario Hospital, 715 Richland Mall, Ontario, Richland County in the parking lot (signage will be posted) and will be open from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm on August 17th & 18th, 2022.
If there are additional questions related to the take back event, please call Lt. Steve Blust at 419-755-9677.