Drug Take Back Day Event

For the past five years, law enforcement along with federal drug officials from across the country have come together to get unused prescription drugs off the street through "National Drug Take Back Day."

The day gives people a chance to dispose of unused prescription drugs. Getting drugs off the streets so they don't fall into the wrong hands is the goal of the national event.

Locally, the Clearwater Police Department is teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Agency and local businesses to conduct Drug Take Back Day not far from Tarpon Springs. On Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. take your unwanted drugs to Westfield Countryside Mall to dispose of safely.

Since its inception, the DEA has collected more than 2 million pounds of prescription medical drugs, according to the department's website.

Saturday's event is free and open to the public.

If You Go:

What: National Drug Take Back Day

When: Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where: Countryside Mall, 27001 US Highway 19

To find more drug collection sites, go to this link to search by zip code or city/state.