To help reduce the risk of prescription drug abuse, the Hawaii Police Department is encouraging the public to participate in a nationwide prescription drug take-back initiative on Saturday.
Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., members of the public can turn in unused, unneeded, or expired prescription medications at the following collection sites for safe, anonymous disposal.
— Ka Waena Lapa‘au Medical Complex parking lot, 670 Ponahawai St., Hilo.
— Kona Police Station, inside lobby, 74-0611 Hale Maka‘i Place, Kailua-Kona.
Tablets, capsules and all other solid dosage forms of medication will be accepted. Vape or e-cigarette devices will be collected only after batteries are removed.
New or used needles and syringes will not be accepted.
Illicit substances, such as marijuana or methamphetamine, are not a part of this initiative.
For more information about the drug take-back program, visit takebackday.dea.gov.