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WILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) — Residents of New Hanover County now can dispose of unwanted medications at two new permanent drop boxes.
The StarNews of Wilmington reported (http://bit.ly/13ShFj9) the drop boxes are at the sheriff's office in the front desk lobby of the detention center in Castle Hayne and in Room 201 of the Historic Courthouse in Wilmington.
County officials say the goal is to keep drugs off the street, prevent overdoses and accidental poisonings and avoid environmental contamination.
Non-narcotics, narcotics, over-the-counter medicines, herbals and veterinary medications can all be placed in the secure drop boxes. Needles and biohazard materials are among the items that shouldn't be left in the drop boxes.
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