On Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. 

Story by: Norton Healthcare on October 23, 2018

On Saturday, Oct. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Louisville-area agencies and the Drug Enforcement Administration are giving you an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding your home of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

Bring your drugs for disposal to any of the sites listed. The service is free and anonymous; no questions asked.

Studies show that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. Flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash both pose potential safety and health hazards.

Last April, Americans turned in 474.5 tons (more than 949,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at more than 5,800 sites.

For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the April 29 Drug Take Back Day event, go to deatakeback.com.

Louisville-area takeback sites

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

531 Court Place

Louisville, KY 40202

Clarksville Police Department

1970 Broadway Street

Clarksville, IN, 47129

Kroger

291 N. Hubbards Lane

Louisville, KY 40207

Indiana State Police

8014 County Road 311

Sellersburg, IN 47172

Walgreens

3980 Dixie Highway

Louisville, KY 40216

Walgreens parking lot

2021 Hikes Lane

Louisville, KY 40218

Kroger

9440 Brownsboro Road

Louisville, KY 40241

Walgreens

7338 Dixie Highway

Louisville, KY 40258

Kroger

5929 Timber Ridge Dr.

Louisville, KY 40059

North Oldham Fire Department – Station 1

1660 KY-1793

Goshen, KY 40026

LaGrange Fire Department, Station 2

3637 Route 146

LaGrange, KY 40031

Oldham County Police Department

1855 Route 393

LaGrange, KY 40031