LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Police Department is participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The event will be held at the front lobby entrance of the police station at 2025 S. Main St.
Items that will be accepted include all over-the-counter or prescription medication in pill, tablet, liquid, cream or capsule form including schedule II-V controlled and non-controlled substances.
Pills need to be emptied out of their containers and placed in a plastic bag (not paper, so the contents can be seen to verify they are eligible to be accepted).
Vape pens or other e-cigarette devices from individual consumers will be accepted only after the batteries are removed from the devices.
Not accepted: Illegal drugs, needles, inhalers or aerosol cans.
For more information contact Chief of Police Brad Rasmussen at 707-263-5491.