Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Oct. 26

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality encourages Oregonians throughout the state to take part in a nationwide effort on Saturday, Oct. 27 to collect unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications so they can be disposed of properly. If not properly disposed, medications can lead to abuse by persons other than the intended patient, accidental poisonings and can contaminate Oregon’s waterways. For details on event locations and times, visit the Drug Enforcement Administration website at https://takebackday.dea.gov