STATESVILLE, N.C. (WHKY) — Residents can dispose of unwanted prescription medications at a free collection event October 24. Statesville Police will host the Drug Take Back Day site at Walgreens, 951 Davie Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to the Statesville Police Department.

The collection is anonymous. People who cannot attend can use the secure medication collection bin at police headquarters, 330 South Tradd Street, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents should check the event announcement for accepted items.