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Health Department to host tent for Safe Disposal Day, April 27

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April 23, 2024 . 1:00 PM

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The DEA will be sponsoring its annual National Take Back Day on April 27. Winchester will have a table at the Transfer Station, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. COURTESY PHOTO/DEA.ORG

The following was submitted by the Health Department:

On Saturday, April 27, the Health Department and the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community will have a tent outside the Transfer Station gate, 15 McKay Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Safe Disposal Day, or DEA National Rx Take Back Day.

Bring your medications and needles to dispose of properly.

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