Hays Police Department

The Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit will host its fall Drug Takeback Day Saturday, Sept. 26, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Residents may turn in unused or unexpired prescription and over-the-counter medications at the Hays Good Samaritan Society, 2700 Canal Blvd., or the temporary Law Enforcement Center, 3000 New Way.

The event is in collaboration with National Drug Takeback Day sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Association (DEA).

The spring collection in Hays yielded 208 pounds of unwanted medicine.