Several area police departments are scheduled to participate in the DEA’s Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 23.

The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way of disposing unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs – while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medication.

The drop-off location in Marshall will be at the Marshall Municipal Court Building, at 5 East Eastwood Street – across from the Marshall Public Library.

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The Lafayette County drop-off location is set for the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office at 107 South 11th Street in Lexington.

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The Boonville Police and Fire Department is scheduled to accept items at 401 East Morgan Street and 500 Bingham Road.

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The drop-off location in Waverly will be at the Waverly Police Department at 111 East Kelling Avenue.

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The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is scheduled to accept items at the Warrensburg Walgreens at 621 North Maguire.

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Note that only potentially-dangerous prescription medications, including tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs will be accepted. Liquids, syringes/sharps, illegal drugs and inhalers will not be accepted.

For more information or to find additional collection sites, visit Take Back Day (dea.gov).

If you cannot make it to drop-off locations on Saturday, October 23, contact your local authorities to find regular drop-off location sites in your area.