NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Saturday is National Prescrption Drug Take Back Day. 

You are encouraged to clean out your medicine cabinets to dispose of unused or expired medication.  

Law enforcement says disposing of unwanted medicines helps prevent drug abuse or children at home from accidently taking medicines. 

Law enforcement offices will take back medicines at police stations, sheriff’s offices, and other designated areas. Find a location near you by clicking here.