HomeMy WebLinkAbout103116_Press Release - Drug KioskFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 31, 2016
City of Renton Contacts:
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Jeffrey Eddy, Police Department, 425-430-7512
City of Renton Police Department offers
free disposal of unwanted and expired medicines
Secure kiosk on first floor is accessible during business hours
Renton, WA – City of Renton residents now have a secure method to dispose of unwanted and expired
medicines present in their homes. The Renton Police Department has installed a kiosk designed to dispose of
such medicines in their lobby on the first floor of City Hall.
“Leftover medications, especially those containing opioids, are a potential hazard for everyone and I hope
residents will take advantage of this program,” said Denis Law, Renton mayor. “Studies have shown there’s a
direct link between abuse of over-the-counter opioids and our nation’s heroin problem.”
The kiosk is located in the police department’s information office on the first floor lobby of city hall, 1055
South Grady Way, Renton, Wash., 98057, and is accessible from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. The kiosk accepts bottles up to 6 inches in diameter and 12 inches tall. It does not accept medical waste
and is tamper-proof.
This free service is coordinated by King County as part of their secure medicine return program.
About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 101,300 (2016), is located on the southeast shore of Lake
Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business
climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are providing employees and
their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks,
and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found at rentonwa.gov.
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