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Pill take-back day planned

COUNTY — This Saturday, law enforcement agencies and local hospitals in Pickens County will sponsor a day for the general public to rid their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs.

The service is free to the public, and no questions will be asked.

Residents are encouraged to bring any unused medication in need of disposal to one of the three drop off-sites during the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The sites include Cannon Memorial Hospital, located at 123 W.G. Acker Drive in Pickens; Baptist Easley Hospital, located at 202 Fleetwood Drive in Easley; and the Clemson Free Clinic, located at 1198 Tiger Blvd. in Clemson.

The event is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Pickens County Sheriff’s Office, Easley Police Department, Clemson Police Department, Cannon Memorial Hospital and Baptist Easley Hospital.