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National Prescription Drug Take-Back
The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office will once again participate in the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative.
Sheriff Scott Hess and Jail Superintendent Scott Wilson are pleased to announce that the Sheriff’s Office will again participate in this nationwide undertaking, which takes place on Sat. Sept. 27 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This is a collaborative effort with the U.S. Department of Justice – Drug Enforcement Administration, the Orleans County Health Department, and the Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse (GCASA).
This is a great opportunity for the public to surrender unwanted and/or expired medications for safe and proper disposal. Events such as these have dramatically reduced the risk of prescription drug diversion and abuse, as well as increasing awareness of this critical public health issue. Similar collection events held in the past have been touted by all involved as having been very successful.
Collection locations on Sept. 27 are as follows:
• Orleans County Public Safety Building • 13925 State Route 31, Albion
• Holley Fire Department • 7 Thomas St., Holley
• Medina Fire Department • 600 Main St., Medina
Special Thanks to the Holley and Medina fire departments, for providing space in their facilities for this event.
Scott D. Hess,
Sheriff