Written by Ridgefield Police
The Ridgefield Police Department is reminding you of our participation in the prescription drug take-back initiative to promote the proper disposal of medications. Prescription drugs that languish in medicine cabinets create a public health and safety concern because they are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse.
On Saturday, April 24th, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm, potentially dangerous, unused and unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medications will be collected at the Ridgefield Police Department located at 76 East Ridge Road. The Drive-Thru TakeBack will be set up so that people wishing to dispose of medications will not have to exit their vehicles. This service is free and completely anonymous. All medications that are collected as part of this initiative are taken to an incineration facility by Officers of the Ridgefield Police Department for destruction.