SOUTH PASADENA, CA — The South Pasadena Police Department and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host a prescription drug collection event Saturday, Oct. 24, as part of the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Pasadena Police Department, 1422 Mission St. The DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription medication at more than 4,200 locations nationwide.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has provided a way to safely dispose of unneeded medications, including those that are old, unwanted or expired, for 16 years. Local and federal law enforcement agencies have collected more than 20.4 million pounds of medication since the program began.
Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps or illegal drugs. Liquid medications, such as cough syrup, should remain in their original containers with the caps tightly sealed.
For more information or to find a collection site nearby, visit DEATakeBack.com.
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