The unveiling ceremony of the permanent disposal drop box for unwanted medications was held on Thursday, September 22, 2011 at the Keene Police Department, 400 Marlborough Street, Keene, NH 03431. Below is a picture of the new drop box, as well as parameters for disposal.
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Below is the press release from the Keene Police Department:
City of Keene
Police Department 400 Marlboro Street New Hampshire
PRESS RELEASE
Prescription Drug Medication Drop Box
September 21, 2011
In partnership with Monadnock Voices for Prevention, Cheshire County , the Rotary Club of Keene-Elm City, Hoik Advertising, and Budget Blinds, the Keene Police Department is pleased to announce the opening of the first permanent disposal location for unused, unwanted and expired medications in Cheshire County
The drop box is located in the lobby of the Keene Police Department and will be available for use to the public 24 hours a day, opening officially for use at 9:00 am on Thursday, September 22nd following a brief press conference.
Guidelines for use and what is accepted for disposal in the box are attached.
For more information on safe medication disposal, please visit the Monadnock Voices web site: http://www.monadnockvoices.org/takeback.home.html
