Discard unwanted prescription drugs Oct. 24 in Des Plaines

You can safely get rid of unwanted prescription medicine Oct. 24 at the Des Plaines municipal complex.

The Des Plaines Police Department and the DEA will be in the link between city hall, 1420 Miner St., and the police station between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to receive donations.

The service is free.

It’s part of the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day promotion. To learn more, visit dea.gov/takebackday.