TDCI Partners to Provide Shred-It/ Drug Take-Back in Hamilton Co. on April 28

NASHVILLE – On Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EST), residents of Hamilton County have an opportunity to safely dispose of outdated medications or shred their personal documents and records during a consumer protection effort that coincides with National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Saturday’s event in southeast Tennessee is the result of a coalition of numerous partners – including the Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs, Tennessee American Water, among others – working together to provide important consumer outreach. The event brings together law enforcement, businesses, and both state and local organizations to offer a convenient and safe way for residents to dispose of medications and sensitive documents.

Residents can drive up and drop off their unused, unwanted, or outdated medications (prescription or over-the-counter) for proper disposal at the 14 locations listed below. If possible, consumers should bring medications in the original container and simply cross out personal information. Items not accepted include sharp needles, IV bags, and radioactive medications.

Document shredders provided by TDCI’s Division of Consumer Affairs will be available at the locations listed in bold face. Consumers can bring paper documents that are no longer needed (old bank statements, tax information, medical records, etc.) to those five locations for fast and secure disposal.

Locations in Hamilton County:

·         Walgreens in Hixson - 5478 TN Highway 153

·         Walgreens in East Ridge - 5301 Ringgold Road

·         Walgreens in East Brainerd - 2289 Gunbarrel Road

·         Walgreens in Northshore - 110 North Market Street

·         Mt. Canaan Baptist Church - 4801 Highway 58

·         Elk’s Lodge #91 – 1069 Graysville Road

·         Food City in Red Bank - 3901 Dayton Boulevard

·         Orchard Knob Baptist Church - 1734 E. 3rd Street

·         First Baptist Church - 506 East 8th Street

·         Signal Mountain Police Department - 1111 Ridgeway Avenue

·         Walgreens in Brainerd - 3605 Brainerd Road                                                     

·         Walgreens in Ooltewah - 9307 Lee Highway

·         Walgreens in Soddy Daisy - 121 Harrison Lane

·         Walgreens in St. Elmo - 3550 Broad Street

In addition, two trainings on opioid overdose prevention and reversal will be hosted at Mt. Cannan Baptist Church. More details about the trainings can be found on the Hamilton County Coalition website.

For more consumer resources, visit the TDCI Division of Consumer Affairs at tn.gov/consumer.

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