ELMA, NY – Erie County residents will have a chance to safely dispose of unused or expired medications this weekend during a special Prescription Drug Drop-Off event hosted by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office and Senator Patrick Gallivan.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the event will take place Saturday, October 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sen. Gallivan’s district office, located at 2721 Transit Road in Elma. The initiative is part of the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, a nationwide effort to prevent prescription drug misuse and protect the community.
Residents are encouraged to bring any unneeded, expired, or unused prescription medications for safe and anonymous disposal. Law enforcement officials note that proper disposal helps prevent potential abuse and keeps medications from contaminating water systems or ending up in the wrong hands.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that no questions will be asked during the drop-off process, and participation is open to all Erie County residents.
For more information, residents can visit the Erie County Sheriff’s Office’s official Facebook page or the DEA’s Take Back Day website.
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