Area residents are encouraged to get rid of unused or expired medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Select locations across the region will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accept medications for proper disposal. Law enforcement agencies, community partners and member of Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring’s staff will be stationed at locations across the state to help.

Among the collection points:

• Richmond Sheriff’s Office, 1701 Fairfield Way

• McGuire Veterans Administration Medical Center, 1201 Broad Rock Blvd.

• Kroger stores, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, 4816 S. Laburnum Ave., 9000 Staples Mill Road and 11895 W. Broad St.

• Walmart stores, 7901 Brook Road, 5001 Nine Mile Road and 3500 S. Crater Road in Petersburg

• Wegmans stores, 12501 Stone Village Way in Midlothian and 12200 Wegmans Blvd.

• Henrico Training Center, 7721 E. Parham Road (entrance on Shrader Road)

• Virginia State Police Division I headquarters, 9300 Brook Road

• Mechanicsville Convenience Center, 7427 Verdi Lane in Mechanicsville

• Ashland Police Department visitor parking lot, 601 England St., Ashland

• CVS Pharmacy, 2100 S. Crater Road in Petersburg

“All too often we have seen opioid addiction start at home in the medicine cabinet when unused prescription drugs fall into the hands of someone who could misuse or abuse them,” Mr. Herring stated in a news release. “Disposing of these drugs safely ... is an easy way for Virginians to get rid of (them). I would encourage everyone to take a few minutes out of your weekend to clean out your medicine cabinets ...”

Drop off locations around the Richmond area and across the state may be found by calling (800) 882-9539.