The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office will once again be participating in the DEA National Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Sheriff Brent White says the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is one of the registered locations to safely dispose of your prescription medications.
click to download audioHe notes there are certain over-the-counter medications that can make you sick, especially when they degrade, or can cause an overdose if not taken correctly.
click to download audioSheriff White says ‘Drug Take Back Day’ is total amnesty and they are not looking to arrest anyone for disposing of their presciption drugs.
click to download audioHe notes they do not take liquid medications or needles.
click to download audioIn addition, he says residents can also dispose of prescription medications anytime Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the dropoff box at the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office located at 500 West Dale Avenue, Suite 100, in Eddyville.
If you have any questions, call the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office at (270) 388-2311 or (270) 388-3631.
