ACMAT will be partnering with law enforcement and AmeriCorps Seniors today for National Drug Take Back Day.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day starts at 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Iola Police Department, 2 W Jackson Ave., and at 4 p.m. at Humboldt Police Department, 701 Bridge St.
This event is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at locations in communities throughout the country.
The October 2019 Take Back Day brought in 882,919 pounds (almost 442 tons) of unused or expired prescription medication and vape devices.
This is event is sponsored by Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Iola Police Department, Humboldt Police Department Allen County Multi-Agency Team (ACAMT) and NCCC RSVP/AmeriCorp Seniors.
Allen County offers a yearlong program to our community members to safely dispose of unused or expired prescriptions.
Locations are:
Iola at Allen County Sheriff’s office
Humboldt at Humboldt Police Department/City Hall
Moran at Moran Police Department/City Hall
