Kentuckiana police agencies participating in national 'Prescription Drug Take Back' day

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Some local police agencies are taking part in "Prescription Drug Take Back" day this weekend.

Indiana State Police, the Louisville Metro Police Department and other local agencies will have drop-off locations in place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23.

Residents can drop off expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs — no questions asked. Vaping pens can also be dropped off without batteries or cartridges. Needles will not be accepted.

The initiative, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), aims to "prevent prescription drug abuse and theft through proper disposal of prescription drugs," according to a news release from ISP.

ISP is accepting medications at any of their posts, except for the Toll Road Post, across the state. The closest is the agency's post on Highway 311 in Sellersburg.

For a list of other ISP posts, click here.

Also in southern Indiana, the Charlestown Police Department will be set up at the Jay-C Food Store located at 9501 County Road 403 in Charlestown. The Austin Police Department has a 24/7 drug drop-off bin at it's department located at 127 North Highway 31 in Austin, Indiana.

To find additional locations in southern Indiana, click here to enter your zip code for the drop-off closest to you.

In Louisville, LMPD will be set up at the following locations on Saturday: