(10.26) Get all of those unused pills out of your house (and no you should not be flushing them down the toilet and into the ocean). This Saturday, October 26, the Providence police will be providing residents a way to properly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs. (WPRI News)
This Saturday, from 10am to 2pm, four collection sites will be taking any expired, unwanted, or unused drugs — no questions asked.
- Walgreens Pharmacy, 533 Elmwood Avenue
- Walgreens Pharmacy, 1 Pocasset Avenue
- Walgreens Pharmacy, 295 Academy Avenue
- Providence Police Station, 325 Washington Street*
Collection sites will also be accepting vaping devices and cartridges.
“Ridding your home of expired and unused prescription drugs this National Prescription Take Back Day is an easy and convenient way to help keep your family safe,” Mayor Jorge Elorza said.
*The police decided to close up early. Sorry for any inconvenience.