There are some things that just can't be thrown in the trash. Flammable and toxic materials, most electronics, medications, and firearm ammunition are just a few of the items that are not to be left to the trash collectors. The Christian County Sheriff's Office has services for those looking to clear their cabinets of expired or unused medication and for gun owners who have corroded or old ammunition that is no longer safe to fire.

Chief Deputy Jim Baker of the Christian County Sheriff’s Office says that dropping off different medications is as easy as bringing those items to the CC Sheriff’s Office and dropping them in the designated box.

Items prohibited from throwing in the Christian County Sheriff's Office medication drop-off box include needles (used or unused), herbal remedies, vitamins, mercury thermometers, medical devices, and aerosol cans.

For firearm ammunition drop-off, Chief Deputy Baker urges the community to call the sheriff’s office with a notification of the drop-off and leave those retired bullets with a deputy.

Chief Deputy Baker describes what can happen when old and corroded ammunition is fired off.

The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is located at 301 West Franklin Street in Taylorville and you can reach them by calling 217-824-4961.

Chief Deputy Jim Baker appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.