Today is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. 

People can bring old, unwanted, or no longer needed prescription drugs to the New Fairfield Police Department from 10am to 2pm.  Police say the majority of opioid addictions start with prescription pills found in medicine cabinets at home, noting that pharmaceutical drugs can be just as dangerous as street drugs when taken without a prescription or a doctor’s supervision.  Police say a majority of people who misuse a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend.

People can drop off unwanted, unused or expired prescription medications at Kent Town Hall rom 9am to 1pm.  Resident State Trooper Andrew Fisher says unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose. 

Today is also Shred It Day at the Kent Transfer Station, from 9am to 1pm.  There is no charge and no limit.