Longmont residents can drop off their old medications for safe disposal on Saturday.
The prescription drug drop-off event will be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the circular drive in front of Longmont United Hospital, 1950 Mountain View Ave. Those taking advantage of the free disposal are asked not to park their vehicles and not to enter the hospital or lobby. Attendees also are asked to wear masks when they enter the drive.
Pills, capsules, liquids, inhalers, patches and over-the-counter medicines are welcome, according to the city. Needles, thermometers, controlled substances, medical equipment, personal care products, household hazardous wastes or business wastes will not be accepted.
Proper disposal of drugs is key, according to the city, since drugs discarded down the drain can pass through the wastewater treatment plant and into St. Vrain Creek without treatment.
For more information on the drop-off event, visit bit.ly/takeback-rx or call 303-651-8416.