Merced Sun-Star
Last month's drug take-back event was a record-breaking one for Northern California, with Merced County playing a role in that effort. It was part of National Drug Take Back Day, which allows residents to take unused or unwanted prescription drugs to designated drop-off sites to dispose of them safely. Northern California had a record 211 collection sites held by 147 law enforcement agencies, according to an email from the Department of Justice. More than 18 tons of unused or expired medications were dropped off.
