According to a news release from the Stevensville Police, Americans turned in over 893,000 pounds of prescription drugs at almost 5,400 collection and disposal sites operated during the collection event last April.

State officials are urging New Yorkers to take advantage of today's Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to safely dispose of old and unused medications.

Coordinator for the Missoula Prescription Drug Task Force, Brandee Tyree, said the event is the flawless opportunity to get all those old prescription drugs out of the house.

Liquids, needles, and sharps will not be accepted.

The Broome County Sheriff's office is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Justice for "National Prescription Drug Take Back Day". Drugs can be dropped off anonymously, regardless of who the prescription was written out to.

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Unused and expired prescriptions can be dropped off Saturday at more than 30 Orange County locations as part of National Take Back Day.

The public can find a nearby collection site by visiting www.dea.gov.

While most police departments within Brazoria County have a drop-off box available 24/7, the annual event serves as a reminder to get rid of any unnecessary prescription drugs, Meyer said. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet.

The agency warns unused prescription drugs thrown in the trash can be retrieved and abused or illegally sold.

TPD Lieutenant Teena Richardson says aside from people abusing drugs that were not prescribed to them, drugs that are not properly disposed of also contribute to other drug problems.