DEA Drug Take Back Day

DEA Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2016 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drop off Locations:  Putnam County Sheriff’s Department, Cookeville Police Department and Algood Police Department

Items accepted include:

  • Prescriptions
  • Over the counter medications
  • Pet medications
  • Medicated ointment, lotions or drops
  • Liquid medications (in leak-proof containers)
  • Inhalers
  • Pills in any packaging (glass bottles, plastic containers, plastic bags, etc.)

Items not accepted include:

  • Illegal drugs & narcotics (although police will accept these items if placed in the containers)
  • Sharps/needles
  • Blood sugar equipment
  • Thermometers
  • IV bags
  • Bloody or infectious waste
  • Personal care products (shampoo, lotions, etc)