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April 30, 2021
On April 24, Calvert County residents disposed of approximately 160 lbs. of unused and expired medications in an effort to keep them from falling into the wrong hands and being misused. Collections from the three community center sites included 62 bottles of opioid pain medications, over 550 bottles of non-opioid prescription medications, 135 bottles of over the counter medications and cough syrup and various other items, such as patches, inhalers, and pet medications.
The Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse, Inc. (CAASA) in partnership with Calvert County Department of Parks and Recreation, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office and Calvert County Behavioral Health sponsored the April 24th event in an effort to help residents safely dispose of medications, provide prevention information and Narcan training to those who visited the collection sites. “Those who stopped by the sites were appreciative of our efforts and given free Deterra® prescription drug disposal
Calcasieu Parish Hurricane Debris Pickup Update
According to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, the parish has begun its second phase of picking up debris from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. If you live within the city limits in the parish and need assistance with debris pickup, contact your city officials to make arrangements. In addition, the parish will have a third phase and final debris pickup phase. Residents will be notified in advance to allow for debris to be hauled to the roadside.
Calcasieu Parish contractors have already determined where to collect debris for phase two and will continue making passes. Residents can make the process easier by sorting debris into various piles. For example, trash can be sorted into appliances, electronics, hazardous, vegetation etc.