In an effort to continue to provide a safe and ecologically friendly way for residents to dispose of old and unwanted medications, a permanent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Rx Drop Box has been installed in the front lobby of the Simi Valley Police Station.

The Simi Valley Police Department allows the community to bring illegal drugs to the Police Station and turn them in with no questions asked.

How to dispose of unwanted medications:

• Empty the contents of pill bottles into a Ziploc bag (please recycle your pill bottles at home and remember to scratch out all personal identification information).
• Leave liquids, gels, or creams in their original containers and place them in a Ziploc bag.
• Sharps such as needles, syringes and any other items used for diabetic tests will not be accepted. Sharps disposal containers are available for free from Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic at 1227 E. Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, Ca 93065

CHEMO DRUGS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THIS EVENT ONLY

Simi Valley Police Department would like to remind everyone not to dispose of waste medication down drains or toilets or in the trash.

For additional information, contact Simi Valley Police Department Crime Prevention Specialist Jean-Marie Maroshek at (805) 583-6276 or [email protected]

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