North Liberty police to offer disposal for unused prescription drugs

The North Liberty Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs on Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Liberty Pharmacy, 555 W. Cherry St., for safe disposal. This service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.
Unused, unwanted and expired medications can pose public safety and health concerns. Left in home medicine cabinets, the medications are susceptible to dangerous misuse and abuse. Improper disposal, such as flushing drugs down a toilet or sending them to the landfill, poses risks to the environment and public health.
In addition to the scheduled drop off, unwanted medications will be accepted for disposal until Oct. 28, at the North Liberty Police Department’s headquarters, 25 E. Cherry St., during its regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays.