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Local coalition urges Norwalk to expand medication disposal access ahead of National Take Back Day
Summary
A representative from the Southeast Community Alliance (CECA) asked Norwalk to partner on a safe-medication campaign, noting the city has roughly 105,000 residents but reported only three permanent medication disposal locations and invited city participation in April 25, 2026 Take Back Day.
A prevention specialist from Helpline Youth Counseling, speaking for the Southeast Community Alliance (CECA), asked the City of Norwalk to help expand access to safe medication disposal and to partner on outreach ahead of National Take Back Day.
The speaker said CECA has visited seven local pharmacies and found only one committed partner and noted that Norwalk has "approximately a population in roughly about a 105,000 residents" and only three permanent medication disposal locations. The coalition requested the city register and participate in National Take Back Day on April 25, 2026 and offered to collaborate on education, safe storage and disposal campaigns.
Council thanked the speaker; staff did not announce a formal plan during the meeting but the request was recorded for follow-up.
