Prescription Drug Takeback Day Near San Juan Capistrano Saturday

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — National Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across Orange County. In San Juan Capistrano, find your closest takeback locations at the Rancho Santa Margarita City Hall, the Mission Viejo City Hall, or the San Clemente City Hall locations, according to the DEA website.

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.