Medication Disposal for Safer Communities

MEMO: MEDICATION DISPOSAL PROGRAM

TO:           Simpsonville Residents

FROM:     Simpsonville Police Department

DATE:      Jan, 2024

RE:            Prescription Drug Take Back Program

Dear citizens,

Due to the construction of our new facility, access to our prescription drug take-back container has been hindered. While access is limited, we recommend these other sites below for easier convenience. Once the construction is completed, the container will be available again. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

PUBLIX                                    704 FAIRVIEW RD SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29680

CVS                                          698 FAIRVIEW RD SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29680

HILLCREST HOSPITAL          729 SE MAIN ST SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681

PUBLIX                                    2700 WOODRUFF RD SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681

CVS                                          2580 WOODRUFF RD SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681

WALGREENS                         618 FAIRVIEW RD SIMPSONVILLE, SC 29681

DISREGARD BELOW INFORMATION TEMPORARILY

The Simpsonville Police Department has been awarded a grant from CVS in the Community to combat drug abuse by installing a drug collection unit. The new unit will provide residents with a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of unwanted or expired medication, including controlled substances. The unit will be located in the downstairs lobby of the Simpsonville Police Department Drugs can be dropped off with no questions asked.

Accepted 
Prescriptions
Prescription Patches
Prescription Medications
Prescription Ointments
Over-the-counter medications 
Vitamins
Samples
Medications for pets

Not-Accepted 
Thermometers
Needles(Sharps)
Medications from Businesses or Clinics
Ointments, Lotions, or Liquids
Aerosol Cans 
Inhalers
Hydrogen Peroxide