Prescription drug Take Back Day event held in West Palm Beach
People had the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted or expired drugs at an event in West Palm Beach on Saturday.
and last updated 2021-04-24 19:04:49-04
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. â People had the opportunity to properly dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs on Saturday.
The event was organized through a partnership with the West Palm Beach Police Department and was held at the Walgreens off Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard.
The D.E.A. says since the pandemic began, drug overdoses have accelerated significantly.
If you missed Saturday s event, you can find pharmacy locations where you can still drop off unwanted or expired medication at https://takebackday.dea.gov/.
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West Palm Beach cracking down on illegal dumping April 14, 2021 at 4:00 PM EDT - Updated April 14 at 4:01 PM
The City of West Palm Beach is cracking down on illegal dumping.
The city says it will be keeping an eye on new cameras installed in neighborhoods hardest hit by illegal dumping.
The cameras are in the area of the Camelot parking lot, Douglass Avenue, 5th Street, 10th Street, 23rd Street, Spruce Avenue, and Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard.
There are plans to install more cameras.
Community members are encouraged to report any illegal dumping.
The City of West Palm Beach says tipsters could get $100 if the information leads to an arrest.
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