You are invited to participate in a drug take back and confidential document shredding event Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Jackson County Health Department, located at 415 Health Department Road in Murphysboro.

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office will be there providing a safe and secure disposal of medications. You will be able to drop off prescription and over-the-counter medications for disposal. Liquids, needles and inhalers will not be accepted. This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.

DataLock Document Management Services of Mt. Vernon will be on-site with a mobile shredder to provide document shredding.

The event will be held rain or shine. Items from businesses, schools, governments, and other large generators will not be accepted.

For more information call 684-3143 or visit recyclejacksoncounty.org.