Drug Take-Back Programs Held on Sept. 27

The state of New Hampshire and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as well as other health organizations are co-sponsoring a drug-take back day held on Saturday, Sept. 27.

The collection times are slated for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at various locations around the Granite State.

Any over the counter or prescription drugs will be accepted at the collection events, no questions asked.

During the most recent drug take-back event, held in April, more than three tons of expired and unwanted medications were collected by the DEA and local police departments all around the Granite State.

More than 70 sites have been set up for the September collection drive.

Locations in and around New Hampshire Patch communities include:

• Allenstown Police Department, 40 Allenstown Road.
• Amherst Police Department, public safety complex, 175 Amherst St.
• Bedford Police Department, 55 Constitution Drive.
• Bow Police Department, 12 Robinson Road.
• Candia Police Department, 74 High St.
• Chichester Police Department, 22 Main St.
• Concord Police Department, 35 Green St.
• Boscawen Police Department, 116 N. Main St.
• Derry Police Department, 1 Municipal Drive.
• University of New Hampshire, 12 Ballard St. and 18 Waterworks Road, in Durham.
• Epping Police Department, 37 Pleasant St.
• Hampton Police Department, 46 Lyme Road.
• Hollis Police Department, 11 Main St.
• Londonderry Police Department, 268 Mammoth Road.
• Merrimack Police Department, 31 Baboosic Lake Road.
• Milford Police Department, 19 Garden St.
• Nashua Police Department, DPW Garage, Stello Drive.
• Pelham Police Department, 14 Village Green.
• Pembroke Police Department, 247 Pembroke St.
• Portsmouth Police Department, City Hall, 2 Junkins Avenue.
• Seabrook Police Department, 7 Liberty Lane.

Click this link at the U.S. Justice Department’s website to find a location in your area.