HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — On Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD) will host DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at Martin’s Grocery Store, 2035 E Market St. HPD and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs.

In addition to the drug collection, Martin’s Pharmacy will be hosting a free flu shot clinic inside the store.

HPD will be joined by Harrisonburg-Rockingham Community Services Board and Faces4Change who will have resources on medication safety, mental health, and more.

Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage.

For more information and to find a collection site near you, visit www.DEATakeBack.com