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Board hears syringe‑pickup totals; medication take‑back scheduled Saturday
Summary
Director reported 1,857 syringes were counted at the transitional center and proactive pickups in May were 236; the board was also told a community unwanted‑medication take‑back will be held Saturday 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the senior center (drive‑through).
The director told the board that staff counted 1,857 syringes at the transitional center; those syringes were counted rather than weighed and the shelter staff assisted with the count. For community pickups, the director said that because the report was due early, staff had recorded 236 proactive pickups in May and noted that overall numbers were lower because there are currently no encampments in some areas and because the syringe‑collection team has lost a member and is operating with reduced staffing.
Separately, the director announced an unwanted‑medication take‑back this Saturday at the senior center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; it will be a drive‑through event that accepts unwanted medications, sharps and inhalers and allows residents to hand items to a police officer or health department staff.
Board members thanked staff for the updates and had no additional questions. No formal actions were taken on the syringe numbers or the take‑back announcement at the meeting.
