Drug take-back event set for April 30 in Washougal

The Drug Enforcement Agency’s annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at five Clark County locations, including the Washougal Police Department, 1320 “A” St., Washougal.

The nationwide event aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications, according to a news release.

Any prescription and over-the-counter medication, including pills, liquids, and inhalers, as well as vaping devices and e-cigarettes without batteries, will be accepted for disposal. Sharps and syringes will ot be accepted.