Saturday is also National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which occurs once in April and once in October. People with unneeded or expired medications, as well as vaping devices, can safely dispose of them at hundreds of locations across the state. Grass Valley Police Evidence and Property Technician, Tina West, says their drop-off is located in a public parking lot at South Auburn and Neal Streets, across from Safeway…

click to listen to Tina West

West says unused medications in homes can create a public health and safety concern. They’re also highly susceptible to accidental ingestion, theft, or misuse…

click to listen to Tina West

The Grass Valley drop-off event is from 10am to 2pm on Saturday.