If you have some old medications you want to safely throw away, you can drop them off at several locations throughout the Tennessee Valley this weekend.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 25 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at most locations unless otherwise noted.
The day allows people to dispose of:
Unused, unwanted and expired prescriptions
Over-the-counter medications
Vape pens or other e-cigarette devices
There will also be resources for medication safety as well as treatment and recovery.
In Hamilton County, residents can drop off their drugs at one of the following locations:
Mt. Canaan - 4801 Highway 58
Food City, Red Bank - 3901 Dayton Boulevard
Walgreens - 3605 Brainerd Road
Walgreens - 2289 Gunbarrel Road
Walgreens, East Ridge - 5301 Ringgold Road
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