National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for this Saturday (April 26, 2014) from 10 AM to 2 PM at a number of local drop-off locations throughout our area. The day is aimed at providing a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.
Below are a few local drop-off locations:
– Tamaqua Borough Hall, 320 East Broad Street, Tamaqua.
– McAdoo Police Department, 29 N. Hancock Street, McAdoo.
– Mahanoy City Police Department, 239 East Pine Street, Mahanoy City.
– Summit Hill Police Department, 40 West Amidon Street, Summit Hill.
– Penn. State Police Barracks – Troop L, 23 Meadowbrook Drive, Schuylkill Haven.
– Orwigsburg Police Department, 209 North Warren Street, Orwigsburg.
– Pottsville School District – Tide Task Forces, 1501 Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville.

“Since our first national prescription drug take-back day three years ago, you’ve helped us keep more than 1,700 tons of unneeded or expired medications off our streets,” said Michele LeonHart, Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

Click HERE to search for a drop-off site in your area.
Click HERE to hear the public service announcement.