Medicine drop-off event on South Side scheduled for Saturday

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SAN ANTONIO – If you have expired or unwanted medications, don’t toss them in the trash or flush them down the toilet.

You can drop them off  between 8 a.m and 1 p.m. Saturday at the latest MedDropSA event at Brooks City Base, 8261 Boyle Road.

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The event is sponsored by San Antonio Water System, the San Antonio Police Department and the City of San Antonio Solid Waste Management Department.

Prescription and over-the-counter meds will be accepted.

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Pills should be emptied into a sealed plastic bag and liquids should be in their original containers.

Do not bring needles or syringes.

Drop-off is free.

 


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