The Drug Enforcement Administration( DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 28 from 10am to 2pm, giving you the opportunity to safely get rid of your unwanted, expired, or unused prescription drugs and reduce the risk of prescription drug diversion and abuse. Last October, Americans turned in more than 188.5 tons of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,327 take-back sites in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Visit the DEA's website to find a collection site near you; check back frequently as collection sites are continuously being added. Call 1.800.882.9539 if you have any questions.
The closest locations are:
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Snellville Police Department – Eastside Hospital, 1700 Medical Way, Snellville.
Monroe Police Department – 116 South Broad St., Monroe (at the back parking lot)
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Rockdale Sheriff’s Office, 911 Chambers Drive, Conyers, (administrative building)
Lawrenceville Police Department – 300, Jackson St., Lawrenceville
Newton Co. Sheriff’s Office – Walmart Supercenter, 10300 Industrial Blvd., Covington.
(Editor’s Note – this announcement originally appeared on the Gwinnett County Neighborhood newsletter)
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