347 pounds of medications properly disposed of in Medication Collection Event in Dubois County

Organizers counted 650 residents taking advantage of Saturday’s opportunity for proper disposal of medications on the beautiful fall day. Residents are doing a great job cleaning out those medicine cabinets. There were 347 pounds of medications properly disposed of on Saturday. Additionally cardboard and plastic bags were recycled from the event. The medication collection day event, in association with the Drug Enforcement Administration’s national event, allows residents the opportunity to get rid of old medications in a safe manner.

We were able to bring back one county site to the collection this fall, thanks to the Ferdinand Fire Department, the Ferdinand Police Department and the Indiana State Police Post.

Each properly disposed of item reduces contamination in our water system and alleviates potential for accidental overdose or ingestion of outdated or incorrect medication. It is medication kept away from kids, teenagers or those susceptible to becoming prescription medication addicts.

The organizers especially thank Dubois County Solid Waste District, Dubois County CARES, Dubois County Advocacy for Recovery and Prevention Council (ARC), Ferdinand Police Department, Ferdinand Volunteer Fire Department, Dubois County Sheriff Department and the many volunteers for stepping up to help ensure the event went smoothly this spring. We also thank the State Police Post for hosting the event. At least 18 people assisted to ensure the collection day went as planned, including 7 CARES volunteers.

Residents can watch local media for information on our spring 2027 collection, which will be towards the end of April and may also use the 24/7 drop box site at the Jasper City Police Department.

Partners for the event include the Indiana State Police Post District 34, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Dubois County Advocacy for Recovery and Prevention Council (ARC), Dubois County CARES, Dubois County Solid Waste District, Ferdinand Police Department, Ferdinand Fire Department and Dubois County Sheriff Department.