Sangamon County, IL – The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office reported a successful turnout for its annual DEA Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, collecting 26 boxes of unused or expired medications totaling 630 pounds.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the event was held in partnership with State Representative Mike Coffey and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to provide residents a safe, no-questions-asked way to dispose of prescription drugs and prevent misuse.
Officials said the collected medications will be securely destroyed, keeping them out of landfills and away from potential abuse. Sheriff’s staff and volunteers from multiple agencies assisted throughout the day, thanking residents for helping protect their communities from unsafe medication disposal.
The Take Back program, hosted twice annually across the country, continues to grow as more communities emphasize public safety and environmental responsibility.
Residents can learn more about safe medication disposal locations and future collection events by visiting www.DEATakeBack.com.
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