Cheney police to host prescription drug drop off

Cheney residents will soon have a permanent location where they can dispose of unused, out-of-date prescription drugs.

Once approvals are given, the Cheney Police Department will be home to a drop box that residents can use to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs. Northeast Washington Educational Service District 101 community prevention coalition coordinator Jessica Deutsch said the drop box idea came out of the drug take-back program held during Cheney Clean Sweep on April 25.

ESD 101 hosted the take-back at Cheney’s CHAS clinic, and police Sgt. Nate Conley informed the city about the...