Local agencies are teaming up for another prescription drug take back in St. Joseph.

Saturday, Sept. 26 a Drug Take Back will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the East Hills Mall parking lot between Sears and Dillard’s.

The Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office, the St. Joseph Police Department and Youth Alliance are teaming up to hold the event.

Patti Long with the Youth Alliance Drug Free Coalition said the service is free and anonymous.

“You may bring controlled, non-controlled, over-the-counter substances, and sharps,” Long said in a news release. “You can NOT bring illicit substances, such as marijuana or methamphetamine.”

Last year, a prescription take back was conducted at the same location, and more than 400 lbs. of medication was collected.

The coalition said it holds the take back because medicines that languish in home cabinets are susceptible to misuse and abuse.

Also, disposing of medications should be done properly.

Youth Alliance said flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash both pose potential safety and health hazards.