Cowlitz County, WA — Clear out your medicine cabinet today: until 2 p.m., residents can bring unwanted or expired medications to the 38th Avenue Walmart for safe, no-cost disposal. The event is hosted by local law enforcement in collaboration with the Hilander HOPE Coalition and the Castle Rock CARE Coalition, with a shared goal of preventing misuse and keeping pharmaceuticals out of homes and waterways.
Drop-off tables are stationed near the store entrance, making it quick and simple to hand over pills, capsules, and other unused medications. The process is anonymous, and volunteers are available to offer tips on substance use prevention and highlight community wellness resources.
Adding a seasonal twist, kids can pick up Halloween candy and stickers while adults take part in the take-back. Officials emphasize that proper medication disposal helps curb prescription drug abuse and protects the environment from contamination caused by throwing medicine in the trash or flushing it.
Can’t make it today? Year-round disposal options are available at permanent drop boxes located at police departments and participating pharmacies throughout Cowlitz County.
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