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Name
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West Virginia Consumer Drug Return Partnership
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Location |
Elkins, West Virginia
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Brief Description |
The West Virginia Consumer Drug Return Partnership
(WVCDRP) began collecting consumer pharmaceuticals in 2008.
Collection sites are established in pharmacies throughout the state to
collect non-controlled substances. We use a medical waste disposal
company to facilitate the collection and incineration of collected
medications. Collection times are on-going and determined by pharmacy
hours.
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Collection Site(s) |
20 sites throughout West Virginia
Collection Guidelines:
-Over-the-counter and prescription medications are accepted
-Liquids, creams and ointments must be under 4 oz and in a sealed container
-Medicines are preferred in their original containers
-NO controlled substances (narcotics, illegal drugs)
-NO Sharps (syringes, needles, diabetic waste)
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Collecting Controlled Substances?
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No, except for special one day events
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Organizers & Partners |
West Virginia Rivers Coalition, Potomac Water Watch,
Appalachian Center for the Economy and the Environment, West Virginia
Department of Environmental Protection, West Virginia Department of
Agriculture
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Funding |
Grants, self-funded collection sites, private donors
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Contacts |
sminney@wvrivers.org, ktyner@wvrivers.org
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Link |
www.wvrivers.org
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