PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and partnering agencies successfully collected over 533 pounds of unwanted medication during Operation Medicine Cabinet, held on Saturday, October 26th, 2024.
This initiative, which aims to prevent prescription drug abuse and accidental poisoning, provided a safe and convenient way for residents to dispose of unused or expired medications.
The final count of 533.7 pounds includes medications collected by the Largo Police Department.
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Operation Medicine Cabinet also serves to educate the public about the potential dangers of keeping unused medications and the importance of proper disposal methods.
Residents who were unable to participate in the event can still safely dispose of unwanted medications year-round at drop-off containers located at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Administration Building in Largo and the North District Station in Dunedin.
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