Crime & Safety

Get Rid of Unwanted Drugs on Saturday

National Take-Back event offers a safe way to dispose of unwanted medicines

Palmer and Forks township residents can dispose of outdated and unwanted prescription medication safely as part of the third annual national project.

Medications can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the , 301 Town Center Boulevard.

will collect prescription and over-the-counter medications including liquid products and creams in containers. Syringes will not be accepted.

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Officials say keeping outdated or unwanted medicines at home poses a danger to children, teens and older adults.

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