Crime & Safety

San Clemente Prescription Drug Takeback Day This Saturday

Did you know 60 to 70 percent of teens report home medicine cabinets as their source for drugs? It's time to clean out old prescriptions.

SAN CLEMENTE, CA — National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at San Clemente 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."

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

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

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