Residents can dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs at numerous locations in Franklin and Hampshire counties on Saturday as part of the 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
In Franklin County, the Deerfield, Greenfield, Leverett, Montague and Sunderland police departments are designated drop-off areas between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., according to an event flier. All disposal services are free.
Permanent drop-off boxes are also available at the police stations in Ashfield, Athol, Bernardston, Buckland, Deerfield, Erving, Greenfield, Leverett, Montague, Orange, Sunderland and Whately in Franklin County.
Prescription, non-prescription and veterinary drugs, as well as vitamins, are all accepted, although liquids, syringes, IV equipment and chemotherapy drugs are ineligible. Accepted medications can be returned in their original containers with labels.
The day is coordinated by the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office, Hampshire Hope, Triad and the Opioid Task Force of Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region.