National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day drop-off locations for Southeast Tennessee

This Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 photo shows an arrangement of pills of the opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen in New York. Abuse of painkillers, heroin, fentanyl and other opioids across the country has resulted in tens of thousands of children being taken from their homes and placed in the foster care system. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison) This Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 photo shows an arrangement of pills of the opioid oxycodone-acetaminophen in New York. Abuse of painkillers, heroin, fentanyl and other opioids across the country has resulted in tens of thousands of children being taken from their homes and placed in the foster care system. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison)

By Andy Sher October 25, 2019 3 min read

NASHVILLE – If you have outdated prescription drugs, including narcotic painkillers, that you want to get rid of safely, Saturday is your day to get it done, according to Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery.

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The attorney general’s Division of Consumer Affairs has joined with the U.S. Department of Justice and various local partners, including local law enforcement and businesses to offer safe and convenient places to dispose of medications.

In Chattanooga partners also include the Hamilton County Coalition.

Residents with sensitive personal documents and records they’d like to get rid of can also get them safely shredded at two Chattanooga locations.

A total of 17 sites will be operating in Southeast Tennessee in Hamilton, Bradley, Marion and Sequatchie counties from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EDT) Saturday.