An event taking place this weekend provides a way to safely dispose of unused or expired medications.

The St. Joseph Youth Alliance, Drug Free Community Coalition, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department and the St. Joseph Police Department are sponsoring a Prescription Take Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in the East Hills Parking Lot by the former Sears store.

Anyone can bring controlled, non-controlled, over-the-counter substances and sharps.

For more information, call (816) 232-0050.