04/21/2026
Join Marco Island Charter Middle School and the Marco Island Police Department in celebrating Earth Day!
The event takes place Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at MICMS. Earth Day is celebrated worldwide to promote keeping our planet clean and reducing pollution in our land and water.
This year, MICMS is focusing on preventing water contamination by encouraging the community not to dispose of expired or unwanted medications in sinks or toilets. Improper disposal can pollute drinking water for humans, animals, and the environment.
The public is invited to drive through the school’s front entrance to safely discard unwanted medications. Follow the driveway to a posted MIPD officer, who will collect the items and secure them for proper destruction.
Accepted items include: controlled substances, prescription medications (including samples), pet medications, medicated ointments and lotions, over‑the‑counter medications, vitamins, inhalers, and unopened EpiPens.
Please do not bring needles or syringes, bloody or infectious waste, personal care products, IV bags, aerosol cans, iodine solutions, radioactive materials, or business waste.
Visitors can also stop by stations hosted by the Marco Island Fire Department and the Florida Division of Forestry to learn about prescribed burns and their role in protecting local wildlands.
Florida Fish and Wildlife officers will be present with a live alligator to help students understand the importance of keeping natural waters clean and healthy for wildlife.
Representatives from the Collier County Recycle Center will share information about recycling and where residents can drop off items instead of sending them to the landfill.
As participants exit, they will receive a cold bottle of water as a reminder of how vital clean water is—and how easily it can become polluted if not protected.
Note: If you cannot attend, the Marco Island Police Department offers year‑round medication disposal through Operation Medicine Cabinet on the first floor of their office.
