Iowa City, IA – Johnson County residents are encouraged to safely dispose of expired or unused medications during the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back event on Saturday, October 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
According to the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, the public can bring unwanted medications to the Sheriff’s Office, located at 511 S. Capitol Street in Iowa City, for secure disposal. The event is part of a nationwide effort to prevent prescription drug misuse and environmental contamination caused by improper disposal.
Sheriff’s officials emphasize that no needles or inhalers will be accepted during the event. For those unable to attend, a secure collection box remains available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the Sheriff’s Office lobby.
The Take Back initiative, organized in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), aims to reduce the risk of medications being misused or ending up in the wrong hands.
Residents seeking additional information can call 319-356-6020 for details and other participating drop-off locations across Iowa.
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