In collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Robinson Memorial Hospital is providing a one-day opportunity for the public to dispose of expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical controlled substances and other medications on Saturday, September 29, 2012.
This program is anonymous and all medications will be accepted. No questions asked and no identification needed.
In addition to medications, Robinson Memorial Hospital is also offering recycling of paper products as part of the "Take Back" event, courtesy of Neoshred. Neoshred will accept the following items:
- Books
- Cardboard
- Coated paper
- Color paper
- Computer paper
- General office materials/files/papers/etc.
- Magazines
- Newspapers
- Phone books
- Shredded paper (bagged only)
- White ledger (standard white paper)
This event will be a drive-up and drop-off event; residents will have the opportunity to drive-up and dispose of their medications and paper without having to leave their vehicle.
Help prevent the misuse and abuse of over-the-counter and prescription drugs and dispose of them properly; keep hazardous chemicals from our water supply and wildlife, while helping protect children and family members from accidental consumption. Clean out your files and help prevent identity theft by safely recycling documents at Robinson Memorial's "Take Back" event.
Medication “Take Back” and Paper Recycling Event
Saturday, September 29, 2012
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Robinson Medical Arts Building, Parking Lot
6847 North Chestnut Street
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
(Follow signs on campus to "Take Back" drive-thru location.)
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