Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday In Eastern Montco

EASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA — Montgomery County, in partnership with local law enforcement agencies and community coalitions, will host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.

The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at drop-off sites throughout eastern Montgomery County on Saturday.

The countywide initiative offers residents a free, safe, and convenient way to dispose of unused, unneeded, or expired medications. Participants can utilize drive-up or walk-in service at drop-off sites.

Accepted items include:

• Prescription Medications
• Over-the-Counter Medications & Vitamins
• Pet Medications
• Vaping Products (such as JUUL devices)
• Sharps/Needles (accepted at 30 designated collection sites)
• Select collection locations will distribute free Narcan (naloxone) to community members.

Safe medication practices – such as proper storage, taking medications strictly as prescribed, and securely locking up prescription drugs – are critical first steps in preventing accidental poisonings and substance misuse.

Safe medication practices – such as proper storage, taking medications strictly as prescribed, and securely locking up prescription drugs – are critical first steps in preventing accidental poisonings and substance misuse.

These are the drop-off points in eastern Montgomery County:

• Abington Township Police Department — 1166 Old York Road, Abington
• Ambler Police Department — 131 Rosemary Ave., Ambler
• Bryn Athyn Police Department — 2825 Buck Road, Bryn Athyn
• Cheltenham Police Department — 125 Royal Avenue, Wyncote
• Hatboro Police Department — 120 East Montgomery Ave., Hatboro
• Horsham Police Department — 1025 Horsham Road, Horsham
• Jenkintown Police Department — 700 Summit Ave., Jenkintown
• Lower Moreland Township Police Department — 640 Red Lion Road, Huntingdon Valley
• Upper Dublin Township Police Department — 803 Loch Alsh Avenue