Federal officials and local law enforcement are asking you to clear out your medicine cabinets for a nationwide disposal event this weekend.
The Drug Enforcement Administration will host the 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be 27 drop off locations across San Diego and Imperial Counties.
Officials say the event helps prevent accidental poisonings and drug misuse, noting that prescription opioids are among the most frequently abused pain medications. Since 2010, the program has removed over 20 million pounds of medication from homes.
Sites will accept tablets, capsules, patches, and sealed liquid medications. Syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs will not be accepted.
To find a nearby drop-off site, visit deatakeback.com.