The U.S. Attorney’s Office is encouraging Nevadans to drop off unwanted or unused prescription drugs this Saturday.
This year's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
You can take your prescriptions to a number of locations to be safely disposed of.
In October, over 900,000 pounds of drugs were collected by the DEA.
If you can't attend Saturday's event, permanent prescription drug drop boxes are available at local police departments, as well as some local pharmacies. The drop boxes only accept pills; they do not accept liquids or needles. For information about how to dispose of needles, contact Northern Nevada HOPES at 786-4673.
The drug drop boxes are available during regular business hours at the following locations:
• Reno Police Department – 455 E. 2nd Street, Reno
• Sparks Police Department – 1701 East Prater Way, Sparks
• Washoe County Sheriff’s Office – 911 Parr Blvd., Reno
• University of Nevada Reno Police Department – 1664 N. Virginia Street, Bldg. 82, Reno
Additional information on the proper disposal of unused or unwanted prescription drugs can be located at www.jtnn.org. If you have any questions regarding the Round-Up event or the drop boxes, you are encouraged to call Peter Beagen, Prevention & Education Coordinator for the Reno Police Department at 657-4797.
