Prescription drug takeback is Oct. 24 at police headquarters

DRUG TAKEBACK

Residents can drop off expired, unused or unwanted prescriptions on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Seal Beach Police Department, located at 911 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach, approximately 1.3 miles from the Main Gate.

Liquids, needles and sharps are not accepted. The service is free and anonymous.

Medication disposal available in police lobby The police department also operates a year-round prescription and medication disposal dropbox, which was installed in the police headquarters’ reception area in August.

The free, self-service kiosk is available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.5:30 p.m.; closed weekends and city holidays. No identification or paperwork is required. Personal information should be removed or obscured from prescription labels before disposal.

The kiosk does not accept liquid medications or sharps. It is intended only for the disposal of household medications like unused or expired pills, tablets or capsules.