The PA Resources Council, PA American Water and other partners will hold 3 Drug Take-Back Day collection events for unwanted medications on October 27 in Allegheny County as part of National Drug Take-Back Day.

“This program provides a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications,” according to PRC Regional Director Justin Stockdale.  “People should not flush medications down the toilet or throw them in the trash since improper disposal poses a very real threat to the environment.”

The events will be held at 3 locations in Allegheny County from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.--

-- Green Tree Borough Building, 10 W. Manila Ave.

-- Medical Rescue Team South, 315 Cypress Way, Mt. Lebanon

-- The Mall At Robinson (parking lot near Dick’s Sporting Goods), 100 Robinson Centre Dr.

“Building off of the success of past collections, PRC will again collaborate with the DEA and local law enforcement to provide residents with a safe and convenient option, thanks to the support of our many sponsors,” said Stockdale.  “PRC is proud to collaborate with PA American Water as well as the Borough of Green Tree, Municipality of Mt. Lebanon, Robinson Township, The Mall at Robinson and the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.”

This event will enable patients, caregivers and pet owners to properly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications at no cost.

To find more Drug Take-Back Day collection events across Pennsylvania, visit the DEA Drug Take Back website.

About 447,975 pounds of unwanted prescription medications have been collected at National Drug Take-Back Days events in Pennsylvania since it began in 2010.

For more information about these 3 collection events, visit PRC’s Pharmaceuticals webpage or call 412-488-7452.

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