MARQUETTE, MI-- Michigan State Police posts across the U.P. are serving as a drop-off point for unwanted medications Saturday.
In partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration, troopers will collect expired and unused pills so they can be destroyed. No liquids, inhalers, patches, or syringes will be accepted.
The one-day “take-back” effort will be held at every post in the state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some local law enforcement agencies—like the Marquette Police Department—are participating, as well.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is held twice a year. During the one-day effort in April, State Police posts collected 597 pounds of prescription drugs.
