Drop Off Expired Prescriptions At Event In Seal Beach

SEAL BEACH, CA — Do you have unused, old or expired prescription medication taking up space in your medicine cabinet?

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day falls on Saturday, April 22, and the Seal Beach Police Department — in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration — is hosting a drop-off event for residents to stop by and dispose of their unused or unwanted medication.

It is designed to be a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs, the Seal Beach Police Department said in a statement.

"Throughout Orange County we hear of tragic events in which people die from an overdose of prescription medication," Seal Beach Chief of Police Michael Henderson said. "By creating this opportunity for the community to safely dispose of their unused and expired medication, our goal is to help prevent access to dangerous prescription medication. We are grateful for the continued partnership with the Golden Rain Foundation and Leisure World community for allowing us to host this event at their main entrance."

The event will not accept liquids, needles or sharps. Residents are asked to bring only pills or patches.

Residents can drop off their unwanted prescriptions at the front gate of Leisure World, 13533 Sea Beach Boulevard, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22.