The Barry County Sheriff’s Office, 1212 West State Street, Hastings, and the Hastings Police Department, Walgreens, 126 North Broadway, are taking part in the national prescription drug ‘Take-Back Day’ from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.
Citizens can drop off expired, unused and unwanted prescription pills that will be destroyed. No liquids, inhalers, patches, or syringes will be accepted.
A majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets, studies show. Disposing of unused medicines by flushing them or putting them in the trash may result in safety and health hazards.
For questions, call the BCSO at 269-948-4805, or HPD, 29-945-5744.
