Saturday is 'National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day'

How and where to turn in unused prescription drugs

HOUSTON – Saturday is National Prescription Drug take-back day. 

The annual prescription drug take-back event allows those with expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs to take them to a drop-off location so they can be disposed of properly.

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According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, Americans turned in 350 tons of prescription drugs last year alone.

The take-back program is anonymous and free. Drugs can be turned in from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Find local drug take-back locations on the DEA's website or by calling 1-800-882-9539.