Centennial, CO – Arapahoe County residents are being encouraged to check their medicine cabinets this weekend as part of the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, happening Saturday, October 25th.
According to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, residents can safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at two drop-off sites across the county.
The first collection point will be at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, located at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway, Centennial, while the second will be held at the Walmart Neighborhood Market at 21475 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora.
Officials say the event aims to reduce the risk of medication misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental contamination caused by improper disposal methods such as flushing pills or throwing them in the trash.
No questions will be asked, and residents can simply drive up and hand over their medications to deputies or volunteers on site. Liquids, needles, and sharps will not be accepted.
The event is part of a nationwide initiative led by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). More details and additional locations can be found at DEATakeBack.com.
Community members are encouraged to participate and help keep their homes and neighborhoods safe.
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