Crime & Safety

Got Unwanted Pills? Drug Take Back Event Saturday

Several local police departments will be collecting unwanted medicines on Saturday as part of the DEA's Drug Take Back Day.

Several local police departments are participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's upcoming Drug Take Back Day this Saturday.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can drop off unwanted prescription medications for safe disposal at various locations.

Participating departments include:

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"The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications," the DEA website states.

Click here to view the full list of drop off sites.

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