County holding drug take-back

The Bandera County Sheriff’s Office announced this week deputies will be on site at the Bandera County Courthouse and Lakehills Public Library for the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hosted by the DEA in partnership with local law enforcements, The event is held twice a year nationwide in order to provide the public a place to dispose unwanted, unused and expired medicines.

Pills and capsules will be accepted during the event. These can be prescription or over-the-counter medications.

The DEA cannot accept liquids, sharps or needles.

Attendees will be expected to provide the medications in clear, sealed bags. Loose pills or capsules will not be accepted.

Those unable to make it to the event can visit MyOldMeds.com for more information on year-round disposal sites, as well as more information about Saturday’s event.