Baldwin Park To Host Event For National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

BALDWIN PARK, CA — Residents can safely dispose of unused or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, the city announced on Monday.

The collection event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the medical center, 1011 Baldwin Park Boulevard, near the patient drop-off area, the city said.

The event provides an opportunity for community members to turn in unwanted medications for safe and proper disposal, with no questions asked.

Proper disposal of unused or expired medications can help prevent accidental poisonings, misuse and medications from entering the environment through improper disposal.

Residents are encouraged to review their medicine cabinets and bring eligible medications to the collection site during the event hours.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a public safety initiative designed to provide convenient ways for people to dispose of medications they no longer need and help reduce the risks associated with keeping unused drugs at home.