Updated 10/25/19

Saturday, law enforcement agencies nationwide will participate in National Drug Take Back Day.

The day is designed to give Americans a chance to prevent prescription drug misuse by disposing of the drugs in a safe environment.

Several agencies across north Alabama are participating in the event, which runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

The Giles County Sheriff’s Office will take back drugs at the Pulaski Walmart and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office will have a site set up at WLX County Café.

Authorities collected 468 tons of unwanted prescription medications during the April 2019 Drug Take Back Day, with 4,900 agencies setting up 6,200 collection sites nationwide.