An opportunity to safely dispose of unused or expired medications will be offered this weekend.

The Prescription Take Back event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday in the East Hills Parking Lot by the former Sears store.

Controlled, non-controlled, over-the-counter substances and sharps will be accepted.

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

The event is sponsored by St. Joseph Youth Alliance, the Drug Free Community Coalition, Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department, the St. Joseph Police Department and American Water.