DENVER (KDVR) — Coloradans wanting to properly dispose of their prescription medication taking up space have the opportunity to do it Saturday — as it's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

The 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a nationwide initiative that aims to provide a safe and convenient way of disposing of expired, unwanted or unused prescription medication.

The initiative was started in 2010 by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in order to allow people the opportunity to get rid of their medications to help prevent prescription drug misuse.

DEA partners with nearly 4,000 law enforcement agencies across the country, including in Colorado, which provides thousands of collection sites to community members on Saturday.

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