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Recent news about the detection of prescription drugs in drinking water has caused concern about the impact on human health. Also, storing expired or unwanted medications in your home increases the risk of accidental poisoning. Help protect our water and your safety by disposing of medicines properly through collection and incineration.

Saturday, September 29, is a National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. More than 40 sites in numerous counties will serve as drop-off locations, including Buffalo State in Lot C. Please bring medications in the original labeled containers (blacken out personal information).

The following will be accepted (no questions asked):

• Controlled substances
• Expired, unusable, or unwanted household prescriptions
• Syringes
• Sharps containers
• Over-the-counter medicines

For a full list of drop-off locations or more information, visit www.nationalprescriptiondrugdropoff.com.