Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Drug take-back day set for September 27th

Now is the perfect time to empty medicine cabinets, bedside tables, and kitchen drawers of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs as the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) along with the Eagle Pass Police Department will  hold its annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 27.

The Take-Back Day, focuses on providing a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal.  All unused, unneeded, and expired prescription medicines will be accepted – NO QUESTIONS ASKED.  This past fall, the DEA collected 390 tons of prescription medications from more than 6,000 locations nationwide.

The collection site will be located in the parking lot of the IBC Bank located at 2395 East Main St. from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  This is a free and anonymous service will help keep your home safe and could save lives.   For more information, please feel free to visit www.dea.gov, or contact the DEA at (830) 752-4005.