The National Prescription Drug Take Back event will take place on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event has been established to not only prevent accidental poisoning and misuse, but to also protect the environment.
Residents can drive through and drop off their unneeded and/or expired pills for safe disposal at Giant Eagle (State and Royalton Roads). Pills should be placed in zip storage bags; liquids and needles will not be accepted.
Any unused/expired/surplus medication can be dropped off with no questions asked.  Needles, syringes, and liquid medications are not accepted.
If you miss the event, there is another option that is available all year round. Residents can drop off their unused, expired or unwanted medications at the North Royalton Police Department at 14000 Bennett Road. In the lobby of the NRPD, residents will find an Rx Drug Drop Box, similar in size to a mail box. Anyone can drop off any type of prescription or over-the-counter pills and patches. Needles, liquid medication, or biohazard materials are prohibited. There is no paperwork involved, and it is as easy as mailing a letter. Just drop it in the box, and go.
By taking the drugs out of the homes, the garbage and the waterways, the drop box addresses not only a safety issue, but a public health issue as well.