In collaboration with the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office, Olmsted Medical Center, Zumbro Valley Medical Society and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Mayo Clinic will host a community drop-off event to collect unused or expired medications on Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Anyone can anonymously drop off medications at Mayo's Gonda Building at the west entrance drop-off circle located at Third Ave. Southwest.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day events are held twice a year — in April and October — in communities nationwide. People can drop off unused or expired medications — with no questions asked — for free and safe disposal.

"The Olmsted County Sheriff's Office and Violent Crimes Enforcement Team are proud to team up with Mayo Clinic and other community partners to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event," says Capt. Tim Parkin of the Olmsted County Sheriff's Office. "By properly disposing of unused drugs, people can contribute to the health and safety of their communities."

Those attending and dropping off unused prescription medication will also receive information about naloxone, which is used for emergency treatment of an opioid overdose.

Read more about Take Back Day and what medications are accepted at Mayo Clinic News Network.