Got Drugs? Get Rid Of Them In D.C. This Weekend

WASHINGTON, DC — If you've been holding on to unused prescription drugs, now's the time to get rid of them with no questions asked. The Metropolitan Police Department is once again participating in "Prescription Drug Take Back Day" to collect unused drugs on Saturday, Oct. 28.

Collections will happen between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Residents can stop by multiple locations throughout Montgomery County to anonymously turn in expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs and other medications.

This is a safe, free and anonymous way for residents to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. "Prescription Drug Take Back Day" is part of a national effort to prevent the increasing problems of pill abuse. These locations will accept prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications only. Liquids, illicit drugs, needles, sharps and syringes cannot be accepted as part of this take-back program.

Collection sites will be at all District stations, including:

• First District Station: 101 M St. SW
• Second District Station: 3320 Idaho Ave. NW
• Third District Station: 1620 V St. NW
• Fourth District Station: 6001 Georgia Ave. NW
• Fifth District Station: 1805 Bladensburg Rd. NE
• Sixth District Station: 5002 Hayes St. NE
• Seventh District Station: 2455 Alabama Ave. SE

There are other safe ways to throw away unused medications any other time of the year. The Food and Drug Administration warns individuals to not flush medications, unless it is stated in disposal instructions. Throwing medications in the trash is ok, as long as you follow certain steps to ensure people or animals will not accidentally encounter the drugs. Find out more information on how to dispose of medications any time in the year online.

Shutterstock Photo