In conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and state and local law-enforcement agencies, the Vienna Police Department again will participate in a one-day initiative to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from area homes.
On April 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Vienna Police Department will provide a collection site for old, expired, unused or unwanted medications. Prescription medications, controlled or non-controlled substances and over-the-counter drugs may be turned in anonymously at the collection point inside Vienna Police Headquarters, 215 Center St., S.
Participants can dispose of medication in its original container or by removing it and disposing of it directly into the collection box. If an original container is used, people should consider removing any identifying information from the prescription label. Liquid products should remain sealed in their original containers to prevent leakage.
DEA will collect vape pens or other e-cigarette devices from the public, but only after the batteries are removed.
Intravenous solutions, injectables and syringes will not be accepted due to associated hazards (the only exemption is EpiPens). Commercial businesses, pharmacies or other medical facilities may not use this to discard expired medications or medical waste.
For further information, contact Master Police Officer Juan Vazquez at Juan.vazquez@viennava.gov or (703) 255-7845.
