NORWICH – The Norwich City Police Department, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), will be taking part in the “National Take Back Initiative” on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The intention of this initiative is for the public to safely dispose of unused and expired pharmaceutical prescription drugs along with other medications that are no longer needed or used.

The safe disposal of the medications will prevent both landfill and water contamination, prevent abuse of the prescription medications and ensure their proper disposal.

Participants may dispose of all the medications at secured site located at the rear of the Norwich Police Station at 18 East Main St. in the south side parking lot.