[Pharmwaste] National Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day on November 13??

[Bowling, Patrick]

I am involved with a collaborative effort to plan and conduct a single-day, coordinated drug take-back event at a location within each state in the Potomac River Basin.  We noticed an earlier posting about November 13 being a National Pharmaceutical Take-Back Day.  Upon researching the issue, Operation Medicine Cabinet in New Jersey (www.operationmedicinecabinetnj.org) is spearheading this and while is being touted as a "National" event (www.americanmedicinechest.org), it seems to be focused on New Jersey.

We are aware of a locality here in PA that is interested and have heard that at least one place in Florida may be participating.

We are curious if any other states/localities are participating in this event and if it is truly a national effort.

Any insight/info would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Pat

G. Patrick Bowling, P.G. | Source Water Protection Coordinator
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Rachel Carson State Office Building
400 Market Street | P.O. Box 8555
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8555
Phone: 717.772.3600 | Fax: 717.787.9549
Email: gbowling at state.pa.us | www.depweb.state.pa.us