The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with State Representative Mike Coffey and the Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. From 10 a.m. to noon, residents can safely drop off unused or expired medications at the KC Hall on Meadowbrook Road in Springfield.

Sheriff Paula Crouch says unused or expired medications can pose hidden dangers in homes, and that events like this help prevent misuse and accidental ingestion. She adds that she’s proud to partner with Representative Coffey and the DEA to make it easier for Sangamon County residents to safely clear out their medicine cabinets.

The Take Back Day program has been running for more than a decade, giving people a free and anonymous way to dispose of old or unwanted prescriptions. Since it began, nearly 10,000 tons of medication have been collected across the country.

Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, or illegal drugs. Liquid medications should be sealed tightly in their original containers. For more information or to find other drop-off locations, visit DEATakeBack.com.