The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

EID encourages its customers to take advantage of this event.

The prescription drug take-back service gives the public the opportunity to not only prevent abuse and theft of unused or outdated prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, but also to help support the health of our waterways, environment, and community. The service is free and anonymous.

Locations:

• El Dorado County Fire Station 17- Pollock Pines
  6430 Pony Express Trail
• Georgetown Substation
  430 N Fraser Street
• El Dorado Hills Substation
  211 town center Boulevard
• Walmart, Placerville
  4300 Missouri Flat Road
• El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
  200 Industrial Drive
  
  

Did you know? Treatment plants are not designed to remove medications from wastewater. When chemicals are disposed of in sinks and toilets they can unintentionally reach the environment.  Visit our webpage to learn more about disposing of unused or expired medications.