disposing of unused medicines— ….

disposing of unused medicines— such as flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—pose potential safety and health hazards.

“By creating this opportunity for the community to safely dispose of unused and expired medication, our goal is to help prevent access to dangerous prescription medication,” said SBPD Chief Michael Henderson. “We are grateful for the continued partnership with the Golden Rain Foundation and Leisure World community for allowing us to host this event at their main entrance.”

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the Take Back Day event, visit takebackday. dea.gov.