Dispose unused prescription drugs at these Volusia County boxes

Orlando, Fla. — Getting rid of unwanted prescription drugs is easier than ever in Volusia County this year.

Six locked, steel mailbox-style disposal boxes have been installed by the Sheriff’s Office for dumping medications—no questions asked.

The goal, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says, is to reduce the chance of misuse as well as keeping drugs out of the water supply.

“In addition to using the new receptacles, Volusia residents may call a deputy to pick up the medications,” the county says in a release.

Call the non-emergency number (386) 248-1777 to request a pickup.

The boxes are open for collection between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Here are the drop-off locations:

• District 2: 1706 S. Woodland Blvd., DeLand

• District 3 North: 1435 U.S. 1, Suite D-3, Ormond Beach

• * District 3 South: 101 E. Canal St., New Smyrna Beach: * (This Saturday only, for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day).

• District 4: 1691 Providence Blvd., Deltona

• District 6: 79 S. Charles Beall Blvd., DeBary

• Operations: 1330 Indian Lake Road, Daytona Beach

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Last fall, 441.5 tons of drugs were collected and destroyed during Take Back Day, according to the DEA.

Nearly 10 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs, according to a 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

“Most of those drugs came from family and friends," says the release. "That’s why it’s important to rid our homes of unwanted medications.”

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