HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) – The Harrisonburg Police Department (HPD), in coordination with the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office (RCSO), is set to participate in the 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering the Harrisonburg and Rockingham communities a safe, convenient, and anonymous way to dispose of unneeded prescription medications.

According to a press release, HPD Officers and RCSO Deputies will have collection boxes available in the parking lot of Valley Mall, located at 1925 E Market Street in Harrisonburg. Take Back Day aims to reduce the risk of prescription drug misuse by helping Americans safely remove expired, unwanted, or unused medications from their homes— medications that might otherwise be misused.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, opioids such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, and morphine are among the most frequently misused prescription pain medications.

In conjunction with our public safety and community partners, Saturday’s event will also feature a touch-a-truck with vehicles from HPD, RCSO, and the Harrisonburg Fire Department (HFD).

Vehicle operators will be on hand to demonstrate how their vehicles work, explain what they do, and why they are such an important asset to the community.