The Michigan State Police (MSP) is once again taking part in a national initiative that encourages residents to dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription pills. All of MSP’s 31 posts will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. This event is one of two annual events held in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and other police agencies.

“It’s Springtime, which is the perfect time to clean-up your medicine cabinet of unneeded medications and safely dispose of them,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the MSP. “Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. Proper disposal of unneeded drugs saves lives, protects the environment, and our overall community.”

All collected pills will be destroyed; no questions asked. Liquids, inhalers, patches and syringes will not be accepted. Anyone unable to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day can anonymously surrender prescription drugs at any MSP post, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. To search for a Take Back Day collection site by county, city or state, visit DEA.gov.