The Hoquiam Police Department partnered with the DEA for yet another successful “Drug Take Back Day” over the weekend, collecting 312 pounds of prescription drugs. Police Chief Jeff Myers tells us their evidence custodian, Officer James Gaddis, staffed the police department lobby for the event. During the four hours, a total of 98 citizens stopped by to dispose of 312 pounds of medications. Myers said they filled eight large boxes, which will be shipped off to the DEA for incineration.
Since the Hoquiam Police Department began participating in the federal program 4 years ago, they have collected over 1142 pounds.
Myers added that by turning in medication at this free event, citizens were able to safety dispose of unwanted drugs; safe disposal prevents medications from getting into the hands of children, drug abusers and also keeps these chemicals out of the environment.
Results from previous years:
National Drug Take Back Program
September 25th 2010
89lbs
21 people
2 boxes
May 2nd 2011
135lbs
72 people
4 boxes
October 31st 2011
80lbs
28 people
3 boxes
April 30th 2012
124lbs
53 people
4 boxes
September 29th 2012
114lbs
23 people
3 boxes
April 28th 2013
122lbs
53 people
3 boxes
October 28th 2013
166lbs
76 people
5boxes
April 26th 2014
312lbs
98 people
8 boxes
