On Saturday, October 14, area residents are invited to participate in a drug takeback and confidential document shredding event from 8 a.m. to noon. This event will be held at the Jackson County Health Department in Murphysboro.
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office will be on site to provide safe and secure disposal of medications. Participants will be able to drop off prescription and over-the-counter medications for disposal. Items NOT accepted include liquids, needles, and inhalers.
This initiative addresses a public safety and public health issue. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.
START workshop will be on-site to collect confidential documents to be shredded at their secure facility. There will be NO on-site shredding at this event, only secure pick up of documents. There is a limit of 2 boxes per participant.
To register for the events or for more information residents can click here or call 618-684-3143 to schedule an appointment drop-off time.
