Oct 26, 2022

DEA National Drug Take Back Day Oct. 29

Posted Oct 26, 2022 7:41 PM

By: Mike Glesinger  Panhandle Post

Saturday, October 29, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the  Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).  The DEA will have 4000 local drop off sites for people to safely dispose of old, unused unneeded  or expired medications.  The DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs. Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs.   Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container.  The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage. The event will also continue to accept vaping devices and cartridges provided lithium batteries are removed.

Local residents may being their items to the Regional Law Enforcement Center at 512 Niobrara Ave in Alliance, Saturday October 29, from 10 am to 2 pm,  for safe disposal.