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The Camarillo Police Department provides a convenient and
confidential drop-box in its lobby at 3701 East Las Posas Road,
for safely disposing of unused or expired pharmaceuticals,
rather than flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in
the trash. The station lobby is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5
p.m.
Keeping medications from entering the waste stream reduces
their potential harm to water quality and aquatic life, and has
the added advantages of helping to prevent accidental overdoses
and increasing child safety in the home. It is recommended that
labels showing the patient's name, medication name and other
personal information be removed before dropping items in the
drop-box. Pharmaceuticals include prescription drugs, such as
hormones, antidepressants, and antibiotics; over-thecounter
medications, such as pain relievers, cold/flu remedies and
antiseptics; and veterinary medicines. Please note that “sharps”
(needles/syringes) are not allowed to be placed in the drop-box.
To learn more about this program, please call the City’s
recycling coordinator at (805) 388-5392.
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