Lazaro Aleman
ECB Publishing, Inc.
Got a bunch of expired, unused or unneeded medications lying about the house or in the medicine cabinet?
Here's a chance to dispose of these unwanted items properly so as to ensure that they don't fall into the wrong hands and are used for illegal or harmful purposes or debase the environment.
On Saturday, Nov. 3, the Jefferson Communities Water System will hold Operation Medicine Cabinet, a free medicine collection event, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winn Dixie Shopping Center, on South Jefferson Street.
No matter if the medications are over-the-counter or prescription, they are all welcomed. The sponsors only ask that the medications be kept in their original containers, that the labels be kept on the containers, and that any personal information on the labels be crossed out or blackened.
Note, this event is only for Monticello and Jefferson County residents, not for doctors' offices, nursing homes, clinics, hospitals or any institutional sources.
“We will accepts sharps, medical waste and thermometers,” says Julie Conley, manager of the Jefferson Communities Water System.
Sharps are described as needles, scalpel blades, broken ampoules or anything used on patients and that may be contaminated with infectious materials.
The sponsor underscores that properly disposing of expired and unused medications and prescriptions is important to help ensure the safety and quality of the water supply. It urges residents to participate and assures them that the medications will be disposed safely and anonymously.
“We will dispose of them for you – synonymously and no questions asked,” assures the Southern Waste Information eXchange (SWIX), which is assisting with the event.
SWIX is a nonprofit clearinghouse and repository for businesses and government agencies that are looking for information on a slew of subject, including market development and solid and hazardous waste management.
For more information, contact SWIX at (850) 386-6280 or email gene@swixusa.org.