Pueblo County, CO – The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to clear out their medicine cabinets ahead of the National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25.
The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., provides a safe and anonymous way to dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications. Deputies say the goal is to help prevent accidental misuse, environmental contamination, and prescription drug abuse in the community.
Residents can drop off medications at any of the following three locations:
- PCSO Pueblo West Substation – 320 E. Joe Martinez Blvd.
- Pueblo Rural Fire Station – 29912 U.S. Highway 50E
- Valley Market Pharmacy – 4493 Bent Brothers Blvd., Colorado City
Officials stress that the collection sites will not accept needles, sharps, or liquids. The event is free and no questions will be asked.
Last year’s take-back effort collected hundreds of pounds of medication in Pueblo County, part of a national initiative by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to promote safe disposal practices.
More details can be found at pueblosheriff.com.
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