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Sheriff’s Office Hosts Drug Take Back Event (Photo) - 03/10/26

CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This event allows the public to safely dispose of expired or unused medications.

 

This is a one-day drive-thru event at 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Those interested in dropping off at this location are asked to enter the parking lot off Research Way and follow the signs and directions of the volunteers.

 

Some items are not allowed at the event. For safety reasons, these include thermometers, intra-venous solutions, needles, EpiPens®, or medical waste of any kind. Vitamins and illegal drugs are also not accepted. Prescription and over-the counter medications can only be accepted from individual households, not from businesses such as nursing homes, doctor’s offices, or veterinary clinics. A complete list of restricted items is posted on the Sheriff’s Office website at https://sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/drug-take-back.

 

This event is offered as a public safety service to help keep prescription drugs out of the hands of kids or others who might abuse them. Misuse of prescription drugs is a serious problem, especially with teens and young adults.

 

Additionally, improperly disposing of medications, by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, can lead to contamination of our drinking water. While most drugs can be treated at wastewater treatment plants, some cannot.

 

Community partners, Oregon State University Pharmacy Program and the City of Corvallis, are helping support this event, sanctioned by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as part of its National Take-Back Initiative. The Sheriff’s Office is able to offer this service with volunteer support from Reserve Deputies, Auxiliary Team, and Benton County Emergency Management Volunteer Corps. For more information, visit Benton County Drug Take Back Event. 

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Attached Media Files: DrugTakeBack2026.png,

Sheriff’s Office Hosts Drug Take Back Event (Photo) - 03/10/26

CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Benton County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Drug Take Back Event on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. This event allows the public to safely dispose of expired or unused medications.

 

This is a one-day drive-thru event at 4500 SW Research Way, Corvallis. Those interested in dropping off at this location are asked to enter the parking lot off Research Way and follow the signs and directions of the volunteers.

 

Some items are not allowed at the event. For safety reasons, these include thermometers, intra-venous solutions, needles, EpiPens®, or medical waste of any kind. Vitamins and illegal drugs are also not accepted. Prescription and over-the counter medications can only be accepted from individual households, not from businesses such as nursing homes, doctor’s offices, or veterinary clinics. A complete list of restricted items is posted on the Sheriff’s Office website at https://sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/drug-take-back.

 

This event is offered as a public safety service to help keep prescription drugs out of the hands of kids or others who might abuse them. Misuse of prescription drugs is a serious problem, especially with teens and young adults.

 

Additionally, improperly disposing of medications, by flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash, can lead to contamination of our drinking water. While most drugs can be treated at wastewater treatment plants, some cannot.

 

Community partners, Oregon State University Pharmacy Program and the City of Corvallis, are helping support this event, sanctioned by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as part of its National Take-Back Initiative. The Sheriff’s Office is able to offer this service with volunteer support from Reserve Deputies, Auxiliary Team, and Benton County Emergency Management Volunteer Corps. For more information, visit Benton County Drug Take Back Event. 

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Attached Media Files: DrugTakeBack2026.png,

Scheduled Test Of The Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System - 03/05/26

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Benton County Sheriff's Office would like to announce a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT system on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

 

The test will cover all of Benton County. All traditional land phone lines in the 9-1-1 database will receive the message. Those who have registered other devices with Linn-Benton ALERT will also receive the test message.

 

The Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System is a mass notification system that allows public safety officials to provide rapid notifications to Linn and Benton County residents of emergencies, evacuations, and other urgent events.

 

There will be no reason to call the Sheriff’s Office once you receive the message; please do not dial 9-1-1.

 

Residents can sign up for the Linn-Benton ALERT system as well as learn about emergency preparedness at https://sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/linn-benton-alert/.  As a reminder, each person in the household hoping to receive alerts will need their own profile/account. After signing up for the alerts you will receive all emergency-related notifications related to your location.

 

For questions on the mass notification system, email emergencymanagement@bentoncountyor.gov or call 541-766-6864.

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Scheduled Test Of The Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System - 03/05/26

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Benton County Sheriff's Office would like to announce a test of the Linn-Benton ALERT system on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.

 

The test will cover all of Benton County. All traditional land phone lines in the 9-1-1 database will receive the message. Those who have registered other devices with Linn-Benton ALERT will also receive the test message.

 

The Linn-Benton ALERT Emergency Notification System is a mass notification system that allows public safety officials to provide rapid notifications to Linn and Benton County residents of emergencies, evacuations, and other urgent events.

 

There will be no reason to call the Sheriff’s Office once you receive the message; please do not dial 9-1-1.

 

Residents can sign up for the Linn-Benton ALERT system as well as learn about emergency preparedness at https://sheriff.bentoncountyor.gov/linn-benton-alert/.  As a reminder, each person in the household hoping to receive alerts will need their own profile/account. After signing up for the alerts you will receive all emergency-related notifications related to your location.

 

For questions on the mass notification system, email emergencymanagement@bentoncountyor.gov or call 541-766-6864.

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