Health & Fitness
West Elementary School To Host Andover Drug Take Back Day
Residents can take unneeded medications to the school Saturday, Oct. 23 for safe disposal.

ANDOVER, MA — Andover's West Elementary School will be hosting the town's National Drug Take Back event Oct. 23, the police department said.
The Department of Environmental Protection urges residents not to flush medications or pour them down the drain, as it can be harmful to aquatic life.
Instead, residents can bring them in on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to dispose of any unneeded medications.
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The school is located at 58 Beacon Street, Andover MA.
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