MEDFORD, Ore. – The city is hosting a free Drug Take Back Event and Rogue Shred Event on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the City Hall parking lot.
According to the city, the event offers residents a chance to dispose of unused, outdated and unwanted prescription drugs and shred confidential documents. People can enter the parking lot from Ivy Street and exit onto Oakdale Avenue.
The city is asking residents to limit shred items to four grocery-sized bags. Items should be placed in a bag or in a provided box at the event.
For prescription drugs, the city says people should remove or black out any identifying information from prescription bottles. Caps and lids must be securely tightened on all pharmaceutical products.
Solid medication can be disposed of in its original container or directly into the provided disposal box. Liquid products must remain sealed in their original container.
More information, including a list of items not accepted, is available on the city’s website.