ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is happening this weekend.

You can safely dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired prescription medications at the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Public Safety Building on Saturday in Ithaca. Staff will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Public Safety Building is located at 779 Warren Road.

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office will not participate in the event for the first time since 2010 but noted they have a permanent take-back kiosk at the station.