Full Notification

The Tryon Police Dept will be hosting Operation Medicine Drop on TODAY, Oct 26 from 10am-2pm at the Tryon Town Hall. 

This is a chance to safely dispose of any unused, unwanted medication that you might have around your home.

The following items will NOT be accepted: hydrogen peroxide, liquids, inhalers, thermometers, needles/sharps, and medications from businesses/medical practices.

Operation Medicine Drop is a partnership of Safe Kids North Carolina, the Riverkeepers of North Carolina, NC State Bureau of Investigation, Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of North Carolina and local law enforcement agencies working together to encourage the public to safely dispose of unused, unwanted and expired medication. By providing safe and secure ways for people to get rid of unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications, Operation Medicine Drop helps prevent accidental poisonings and drug abuse while protecting our waters.