Returning this weekend, a national campaign will provide a safe and convenient way disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating about the potential for abuse of medications.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its partners will host the 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, October 28, at nearly 170 collection sites across the five state DEA Omaha Division.
Lincoln residents can take their unwanted prescriptions to the Hy-Vee Grocery Store located at 5010 N. 50th Street. A complete list of Take Back sites can be found at dea.gov/takebackday.
The public is invited to safely dispose of tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of prescription drugs at Take Back locations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage.
“In addition, consider using this day as a time to sit down with family and friends and have the conversation about prescription safety and the consequences of drug experimentation,” said DEA Omaha Division Special Agent in Charge Justin C. King, “These conversations can be hard to start, but they are so important in raising awareness to the dangers of drug use.”
To date, Take Back Day has removed more than 8,650 tons of medication from circulation since its inception 2010.