Past: Jackson PD and DEA Drug Take Back Event

The Jackson police department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will hold a Take Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 29, for members of the public to bring expired, unused or unwanted prescription drugs to the Jackson Police / Fire Complex at 525 S. Hope St. in Jackson. The service is free and anonymous.

The DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps, only pills or patches.

The DEA advises people not to flush unused drugs down the toilet or throw them in the trash, as both pose significant health and safety hazards, according to a news release.

Jackson Fire will conduct child safety seat checks at the same location, free of charge.

For more information, visit https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/ or contact Corporal Rick Whitaker at (573) 243-3151.