- October 14, 2024
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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office collected 55.5 pounds of unwanted or unused medications on Saturday, Oct. 29, during National Drug Take-Back Day.
The event, organized by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, is in its 23rd year.
The FCS had also collected 74.75 pounds during a National Drug Take-Back Day event on April 30, bringing the total collected by the FCSO this year to 130.25 pounds, according to an FCSO news release.
“It wasn’t the best weather to be outside, but we appreciate everyone who braved the rain to bring those unwanted medications to our deputies for disposal,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Every little bit we collect helps curb the abuse of prescription medication in Flagler County.”
The medication collected on came from four collections sites set up in Palm Coast. The sites were among the more that 4,000 take-back locations around the country.
The medications were turned over to the DEA for disposal.
The Flagler Beach Police Department also offers a year-round prescription disposal box in the lobby of the department headquarters at 204 S. Flagler Ave. It’s accessible from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. No needles or fluids are accepted.
