Prescription-Drug Takeback Day Is Saturday In Danville

DANVILLE, CA — Residents can safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications Saturday at "Drug Takeback Day," hosted by the Danville Police Department.

Held in conjunction with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's annual effort, the drug-disposal, free and anonymous event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Danville town offices, 510 La Gonda Way.

Coronavirus pandemic face-covering and social- distancing protocols should be followed during drop-offs, police said. For ease of disposal, participants will be asked to place medications in sealed bags.

Accepted items include pills, patches and liquids in consumer containers. Illicit drugs, intravenous solutions, needles and other sharps will not be accepted, the department said.

“One of the things that makes Danville a safe place is the partnership between police and the community,” said Danville Police Chief Allan Shields. “Events like this one encourage residents to get rid of their unneeded prescriptions, reducing the chance for abuse or theft of drugs.”

Pharmaceuticals, including sharps, also can be disposed of in bins at Danville police station's front desk during normal business hours.

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