Los Lunas Police Department hosts prescription Drug Take Back Day

The Los Lunas Police Department in cooperation with the Drug Enforcement Administration, will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 24, at 660 Main St., Los Lunas.

Drug Take Back Day provides a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the community about the potential abuse and consequences of improper storage and disposal of these medications.

Bring: Prescription (controlled and non-controlled) and over-the-counter medications, ointments, patches, inhalers, non-aerosol sprays, creams, vials and pet medications.

Do not bring: Illegal drugs, needles/sharps, acids, aerosol cans, bio-hazardous materials (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood), personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens), household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas), mercury thermometers. Illicit substances, such as marijuana or methamphetamine, are not a part of this initiative and should not be placed in collection containers.

To keep everyone safe from COVID-19, please wear a mask and practice physical distancing when visiting LLPD to dispose of medications.