People who need to get rid of unneeded medications are invited to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. It’s happening Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. across the country.
According to EGLE, communities throughout the U.S. can drop off unwanted and expired medications at participating law enforcement locations in their area.
Take Back Day offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at close to 5,000 locations nationwide.
--> Check here to see where the nearest drop-off spot is to you.
People who participate in take back programs help prevent drug abuse by eliminating the opportunity for someone other than the person prescribed from taking them. It also helps preserve our water because the collected materials are sent for incineration which destroys the biologically active chemicals, preventing the opportunity to reach our waters and the wildlife they support.
The Drug Enforcement Administration will be collecting:
- Tablets
- Capsules
- Patches
- Other solid forms of prescription drugs.
Collection sites will not accept any of the following:
- Syringes
- Sharps
- Illicit drugs
