On Saturday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office and Pembroke Pines Police Department will collect unwanted medicines and personal papers for proper and safe disposal. 

BSO’s Operation Medicine Cabinet and Shred-a-Thon will be from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Jan. 12, in Pembroke Pines. By participating in the free service, Broward County residents will help prevent prescription drug abuse and identity theft.

Residents can securely dispose of their personal documents, check stubs, credit card offers, receipts and any other material that might contain sensitive data. There’s a limit of five boxes per person. Documents are shredded on-site by SafeGuard Document Destruction.

Those turning in unwanted or expired prescription medicines will receive a $5 gift card provided by the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County. The gift cards are limited to one per family, while supplies last.

For more information about the event, please call (954) 831-8902.