Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

TDEC Incentive Provides More Options for Pharmaceutical Drug Disposal

Wednesday, April 24, 2013 | 03:00 pm

Joins Department of Health and Local Communities to Announce 14 New Permanent Collection Bins Across State

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies across the state and the Tennessee Department of Health, announced today its plans to introduce 14 new permanent collection bins for Tennessee residents to properly dispose of used or unwanted medication. Today’s announcement will bring the total of permanent collection bins to nearly 40 across the state.