Residents of Calaveras County are being given a chance to purge their medicine cabinets of unwanted prescriptions, thanks to the "Drop the Drugs" day event slated for tomorrow. According to a social media post by the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office, the program encourages locals to bring their expired, unused, or unwanted medications to specified locations for safe disposal—no questions asked. Running from 10 am to 2 pm, the service is a collaborative effort by the sheriff's office and the DEA to reduce the risks posed by improper drug disposal.
Two drop-off points will serve the community, one at the Calaveras Lumber Yard Parking Lot, and the other at Toyon Middle School. Forgotten in their busy lives, citizens often overlook these opportunities, but with drug-related health and environmental hazards growing, initiatives like these are a crucial line of defense. As highlighted by the sheriff's office, participants should ensure any personal information is removed or obscured on medication containers to maintain anonymity.
Launched in 2011, the annual "Drop the Drugs" day has successfully collected thousands of pounds of potentially dangerous substances from the area's homes. It isn't the only effort to keep the community safe; permanent "Drug Drop Boxes" have been installed for ongoing disposal needs at both the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office and the Angels Camp Police Department, active during regular business hours.
Deputy Varni is the point of contact for more information about these initiatives, available at the phone number provided by the sheriff’s office. Community members can reach out to Deputy Varni at 209-754-6931 for any questions regarding the "Drop the Drugs" event or the continuous drug drop-offs service.
