Residents can drop off any unused and expired prescription drugs this Saturday, Oct. 28 as part of Travis County's drug take back day. Officials from the Drug Enforcement Administration and Travis County will safely dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. The service is, “free and anonymous, with no questions asked,” according to a news press release. In April, Americans turned in 450 tons or 900,000 pounds of prescription drugs at DEA-operated drug takeback programs across the U.S., according to the release. Of the 33,000 nationwide opioid-related deaths in 2015, 1,186 were in Texas. With concern over prescription drug abuse growing, officials stress proper disposal. “Studies show the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from home medicine cabinets,” the release stated. Throwing prescription drugs in the trash or flushing them down the toilet poses additional risks, including harming water supplies. Travis County will accept expired and unwanted prescription drugs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the following locations: Constable Precinct One 4717 Heflin Lane, Ste. 127, Austin 512-854-7510 Constable Precinct Two 10409 Burnet Road, Ste. 150, Austin 512-854-9697 Constable Precinct Three 8656 Hwy. 71, Ste. 132, Austin 512-854-7245 Constable Precinct Four 4011 McKinney Falls Parkway, Ste. 1100, Austin 512-854-9488 Constable Precinct Five 1003 Guadalupe St., Austin 512-854-9100 Williamson County will conduct a prescription drug take back day on Oct. 27.