{"id":504219,"date":"2026-10-22T13:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/504219\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T13:12:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T13:12:00","slug":"sacramento-police-department-to-host-prescription-drug-take-back-event-oct-24","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/504219\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacramento Police Department to host prescription drug take-back event Oct. 24"},"content":{"rendered":"

Unused or expired prescription medications can be safely disposed of Saturday, Oct. 24, during a free collection event hosted by the Sacramento Police Department in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).<\/p>\n

The event, part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sacramento Police Department headquarters, 5770 Freeport Blvd. Residents can drop off medications anonymously, with no questions asked.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnused prescription medications can pose a risk when they\u2019re left in homes where they may be accidentally taken or misused,\u201d said Sacramento Police Sgt. Justin Boyd. \u201cThis event gives residents a convenient way to safely dispose of medications and help keep our community safe.\u201d<\/p>\n

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a nationwide effort to prevent prescription drug misuse and encourage the safe disposal of medications. Proper disposal also helps prevent medications from entering the environment and water supply.<\/p>\n

Event details<\/p>\n

When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
\nWhere: Sacramento Police Department headquarters, 5770 Freeport Blvd.
\nCost: Free
\nParticipation: Anonymous, no questions asked<\/p>\n

For more information about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, visit DEATakeBack.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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