11th National Take Back Day

Saturday, April 30, 2016 10:00 AM
Saturday, April 30, 2016 2:00 PM

GET RID OF OLD MEDICINES SAFELY

Residents can safely get rid of expired or unused prescription and over-the counter medicines in their homes at a National Take Back Day drug collection event in Allentown on Saturday, April 30. 

The Allentown Health Bureau and the Allentown Police Department will collect medications as part of the 11^th National Take Back Day at Giant Supermarket at 3015 W. Emaus Avenue and Supremo Food Market at 602 N. Seventh St. from 10am to 2pm.  The city agencies are participating in the program in partnership with the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

Expired, unused and unwanted medications, including capsules, pills, liquid products, creams in containers and pet medications will be accepted.  Syringes with needles and other sharps will not be accepted.  This service is free; no identification is necessary and no questions will be asked.