Area residents will have a chance to safely dispose of unwanted prescription drugs in Washington and Wellman this weekend. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Washington Police Department, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Washington County SAFE Coalition will have drop off events on Saturday. People are encouraged to drop off any unwanted, unused or expired prescription pills or patches.

The events are free and anonymous. Washington’s event is at the United Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wellman’s is at the Pharmacy on 8th from 10 a.m. to noon. In the spring the drug take-back day had authorities collect 29 pounds of pills.