Safely Dispose Of Dangerous Drugs At Montco 'Take Back' Event

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County will collect old, expired, and unwanted medications during a special "drug take back" countywide event this month.

The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 40 police departments and other locations around the county.

All locations will have a drop off box and will be staffed by police officers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Authorities tab these take back days as vital in preventing addiction and overdoses, as many drug users first become hooked on opioids due to expired medications which linger in cabinets long after their shelf life.

In addition, holding an official Take Back Day allows residents to dispose of medications in a safe way. Many people flush toxic medications down the toilet, which is environmentally destructive to the water supply.

In recent years, thousands of pounds of medications have been collected in a single day.

Accepted items include prescription and over-the-counter tablets and capsules, inhalers and nasal sprays, creams and ointments, pet medicines, and vaping products.

There are dozens of permanent Prescription Drug Disposal boxes in the county. For a complete list of locations, see here.