South Windsor Drug Disposal Day a Success

The following information was provided by the South Windsor Police Department:

The South Windsor Police Department hosted a Drug Disposal Day on Saturday, April 27, at the South Windsor Police headquarters.

Volunteers from the South Windsor Triad (Police, Human Services & Senior Services) were on hand to receive unwanted medications from citizens. The group collected over 450 pounds of medications and made over 230 citizen contacts. Also, Terri Trenholm from the South Windsor Fire Marshal’s office was present and handed out educational materials.


These events are part of a nationally coordinated Drug Enforcement Administration program to allow citizens to safely dispose of unwanted medications. All medications were accepted, including prescription, non-prescription and over the counter. (No needles will be accepted.)


These events are held to reduce the risk of prescription drug diversion and abuse, and accidental ingestion. Additionally, the proper disposal of unwanted and outdated medication lessens the chance of negative environmental impact such as groundwater contamination and watercourse pollution.


Additional information is available from Community Outreach Sgt. Tom Field at (860) 648-6224 (Thomas.Field@southwindsor.org) or Human Services staff member Andrea Cofrancesco at (860) 648-6357.