The DEA’s Nation Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday, October 23rd from 10am to 2pm. You can safely dispose of prescription and over-the counter medications at locations including with the Altoona Police at Thompson’s Pharmacy – 600 East Chestnut Avenue,   The Blair County Sheriff’s Office at the Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Penn State Altoona’s Poplar Building, Northern Cambria Police at the Giant-Eagle, Portage Police at Mainline Pharmacy.  For more locations, go to TakeBackDay.dea.gov