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El Paso Public Safety Coalition Offers Free Medication Disposal Pouches at Fire Stations
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Nichole Gomez , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Free Deterra Drug Deactivation System pouches are being offered at fire stations. The El Paso Public Safety Coalition is providing a way for residents to safely dispose of medications.
The El Paso Public Safety Coalition is providing a way for residents to safely dispose of medications. Free Deterra Drug Deactivation System pouches are being offered at fire stations. These pouches allow people to dispose of medications in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
Further details about the program are available from the source. The coalition's effort is intended to help residents dispose of medications properly.
The El Paso Public Safety Coalition is behind the initiative to distribute the free pouches.
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Category: safety Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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