The National Take Back Day drug collection will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 27. Lehigh County residents may take expired and unused prescription and over-the-counter medications to police departments and other locations in Lehigh County.

County residents may dispose of capsules, pills, including pet medications, and liquids. Syringes or sharps will not be accepted. Residents who dispose of medications will remain anonymous, and no questions will be asked.

The event is being coordinated by the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office, the Allentown Health Bureau, area police departments, and the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration.

Collection boxes are located at Lehigh Valley Hospital including 17 and Chew Sts.,Allentown; Salisbury Township; Lehigh and Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg; Westgate Mall (main entrance), 2285 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem; Fountain Hill Police Department, 941 Long St.; Upper Saucon Township Police Department, 5500 Camp Meeting Road; St. Luke’s University Health Network, Fountain Hill Campus, 801 Ostrum St.; or visit www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov and click on “Got Drugs” on the left to find convenient locations.