Residents drop 160 lbs of medication at WPD for safe disposal

Written on 10/26/2026
WPD PIO


A mechanical scale stand in front of a counter with several tied black garbage bags on a tiled floor.


Date: 10/26/2026

WESTMINSTER, Colo -- Residents dropped off more than 100 pounds worth of prescription medication on over the weekend for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In total, WPD collected 160 pounds worth of unused or unneeded medication from community members, so it can now be safely disposed of. 

This event happens bi-annually in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration.