NEWPORT — National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled in Newport area communities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
Drop-off locations will be at the Charlestown, Newport, New London and Sunapee police departments. Unused or expired prescription medication can be turned in for safe disposal.
There will also be a safe-needle disposal at the Sullivan County Courthouse, 14 Main St., Newport, and CVS Pharmacy, 1 Wall St., Claremont.
Take Back Day is being hosted by the Greater Sullivan County Public Health Network in partnership with Dartmouth-Hitchcock.
Visit www.dea.gov or call 800-882-9539 for a collection site near you.
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