VPD Unveils Consumer Drug Take-Back Program

The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) now has a Consumer Drug Take-Back Program. VPD has contracted with a drug disposal company and has placed a Drug Drop-Box in the outer lobby at Valdosta Police Headquarters.

The type of drugs which can be dropped off include Schedule II-V controlled substances, which include all prescription and medicinal-related drugs for human and pet consumption. The box is very similar to a US Postal Mail Box, in that you open the top drawer, place medication inside, and close the drawer. There is no fee or documentation requirements for citizen use. Simply drop the prescription drugs in the box; that's it.

Once per month, the discarded drugs are disposed of properly by the outside company, following federal guidelines for disposal of Schedule II-V Dugs.

In light of the issues with opioids and other prescription drugs in our country, this Drug Drop-Off box gives Valdosta citizens a way to discard unused prescription drugs safely and to avoid them ending up in the wrong hands.