CHINO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Chino – Did you know that the Chino Police Department is now offering residents a safe and convenient method to dispose of unwanted medication, further reducing possible misuse? The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing unused medicines – flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash – pose potential safety and health hazards.
Bring your unwanted medication to the Chino Police Department at 5450 Walnut Avenue, in Chino. Please note that liquids, needles, medical supplies, food and medication from businesses will not be accepted. For additional information, call (909) 334-3000.
