Mission Viejo Prescription Drug Takeback Day This Saturday

MISSION VIEJO, CA — National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mission Viejo City Hall, and across Orange County.

The national event, sponsored by the DEA is to help families dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medications safely, in a free and anonymous way, no questions asked.

"Please take this opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted and expired prescription medication," Orange County Sheriff's Department spokeswoman Carrie Braun says. "Don't let your medicine cabinet be the source of drugs for anyone."

Orange County Sheriff's Department will have seven collection sites:

• Dana Point City Hall
• Laguna Niguel City Hall
• Laguna Woods City Hall
• Mission Viejo City Hall
• Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall
• San Clemente City Hall
• Yorba Linda Police Services Station

For more information, call (714) 647-4133.
NOTE: No sharps, marijuana or pressure canisters, they said.