The Marshall County Sheriff’s Department will participate in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, giving residents an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications.

The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Walgreens parking lot at 2014 N. Michigan St. in Plymouth.

According to the Sheriff’s Department, the event provides residents with an opportunity to dispose of medications safely and responsibly while helping keep the community safe.

The Indiana State Police will also participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local collection sites include the ISP Bremen Post at 1425 Miami Trail in Bremen and the ISP Toll Road Post at 52422 County Road 17 in Bristol. The service is free and anonymous, with pill and liquid medications accepted. Needles will not be accepted.