MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department said nearly 700 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were turned in as part of the Tennessee Dangerous Drug Task Force pill take-back program.
MPD said on Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, its Heroin Opiate Response Team (HORT) turned over 683 pounds of pills collected from nine takeback boxes at MPD precincts from Jan. 2022 to July 2022. The pills fill 28 barrels and will eventually be incinerated.
As part of the program, MPD offers secured containers at its precincts, where anyone can dispose of expired and unused prescription drugs safely without questions.
Find locations to drop off pills through the drug take-back program at https://www.tn.gov/tddtf/ptblocations.html.
