Drug Take Back Day in Dubuque on Saturday

Area residents can safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs during a nationwide drug take-back effort on Saturday.  National Drug Takeback Day is an effort by the Drug Enforcement Agency to prevent the diversion of prescription medications for abuse. The Dubuque Drug Task Force is hosting an event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sam’s Club on Asbury Road. Organizers ask people to leave medicines in their original containers when possible and that liquids be sealed in a plastic bag. Items eligible to be dropped off include prescription and nonprescription medications, hydrogen peroxide and syringes and other sharps.