Community members with unwanted medications on hand can dispose of them safely during a free event hosted by St. Charles Health System and the Bend Police Department from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, October 25 at the Bend Police Department, 555 NE 15th St., Bend.
The take-back event is intended to help Central Oregonians safely dispose of medications to protect the environment and fellow community members. During last year’s event, community members brought in 397 pounds of medications and sharps for safe disposal.
No questions will be asked. Individuals can drive through the parking lot and drop off medications right from their car window. Bend Police evidence technicians will accept the medications, then give them to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to dispose of safely.
Any non-oncology medications will be accepted. Liquids, pills, powders, patches, creams, prescriptions or over-the-counter medicines can be dropped off. In addition, sharps will be accepted if they’re properly packaged in a sharps container for disposal. Representatives from St. Charles pharmacy will also be on-site to answer questions.
About St. Charles Health System:
St. Charles Health System, Inc., headquartered in Bend, Ore., owns and operates St. Charles Bend, Madras, Prineville and Redmond. It also owns family care clinics in Bend, La Pine, Madras, Prineville, Redmond and Sisters. St. Charles is a private, nonprofit Oregon corporation and is the largest employer in Central Oregon with more than 4,800 caregivers. In addition, there are more than 350 active medical staff members and nearly 200 visiting medical staff members who partner with the health system to provide a wide range of care and service to our communities.
