WOODBRIDGE, Va. — Residents can take back their unwanted or unused prescription drugs this weekend.
Potomac Mills mall will serve as a prescription drug take back drop off point, where residents can bring their unused prescription drugs to be destroyed by state and federal officials.
Residents on Saturday are welcome to bring their prescription drugs to the main patio entrance of the mall, by the food court, at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle in Woodbridge between 10 a.m. and noon.
Those collecting the drugs said the event will be free, and those who turn them in will remain anonymous. The event is an effort to discourage pill abuse, theft and hazardous disposal, officials said.
A similar drug take back event was held at the mall last year. In September 2010, more than 5,000 pounds of drugs were collected throughout the state during a prescription drug take back event.
