TOPEKA – (November 2, 2018) – Kansans safely disposed of more than seven tons of unused and unwanted medicines during National Drug Take-Back Day on October 27, the Kansas Attorney General’s Office reported.

Kansas law enforcement officers collected 14,860 pounds of medicines at 98 locations throughout the state during the event, according to a report from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.

In Salina, the Saline County Sheriff’s personnel collected 161 pounds from 105 people, Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan said.

Kansans have safely destroyed a total of 163,158 pounds of medications in the 16 collection days that have been held since 2010. Law enforcement agencies turn the drugs they collect over to the DEA, which safely destroys the medications.

Unused prescriptions can be turned in year-round at many local law enforcement locations as well as a limited number of other locations. Kansans should contact their local sheriff’s office or police department for more information.