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The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will host the 30th "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day" on Saturday, April 25th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at nearly 4,200 locations nationwide, including 130 sites across the five state DEA Omaha Field Division that includes Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Twice a year, DEA joins forces with local law enforcement and community groups to host the collection, giving the public a safe and anonymous way to dispose of expired and unused prescription medications.
DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs.
Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should be securely sealed in their original container. Syringes, sharps, or illicit drugs are not collected. To learn how to properly dispose of these items visit FDA.gov.
To find the Take Back Day location nearest you visit www.DEATakeBack.com.
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