Free, anonymous disposal available Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
IRMO — The Irmo Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the police department, 1230 Columbia Ave.
The event provides free, anonymous disposal of unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications to help prevent drug misuse and overdose.
Officers will accept tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription medications. Liquid medications, including cough syrup, will be accepted only in securely sealed original containers with tightly fastened caps.
Syringes, sharps and illicit drugs will not be accepted.
The DEA’s twice-yearly initiative has removed more than 20.4 million pounds of prescription drugs from circulation nationwide since its inception.
For more information or to find additional collection sites, visit DEATakeBack.com.
