National Prescription Drug Take Back Event
October 24 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Free
Safely dispose of prescription and over-the-counter medications. The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Items not accepted at the event include:
- Syringes, needles or other sharps
- Inhalers, such as those for asthma
- Aerosol cans
- Mercury thermometers
- Iodine-containing medications
- Illegal drugs or substances (including marijuana which is still a schedule 1 drug under federal law), and any prescription medications obtained illegally.
This event is sponsored by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Highlands Ranch Water and the Highlands Ranch Metro District.
Call 303-791-0430 or email info@highlandsranch.org for more information.