Drop off expired prescription drugs in Kent on Sept. 26

Published 2:37 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Get rid of expired prescription drugs during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Kent Police Department, 232 Fourth Ave. S.

Police department staff will collect controlled, non-controlled and over-the-counter substances, all solid dosage pharmaceutical products and liquids in consumer containers. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original containers.

If unused medicine is brought in its original container, remove or cover any identifying information.

Intravenous solutions, injectables, syringes or medical waste; illicit substances such as marijuana or methamphetamines will not be accepted.

For more information, call 253-856-5883 or email sjudd@kentwa.gov.