On Saturday, Jan. 20, the Broward Sheriff’s Office will host an Operation Medicine Cabinet and Shred-A-Thon event in North Lauderdale. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Lauderdale District Office, 701 S.W. 71st Avenue. 

Broward County residents are encouraged to attend and dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired medicines. Participants will also have an opportunity to drop-off unwanted documents for shredding.

Please note that BSO staff will not collect needles nor sharp objects at this event; however, residents who turn in prescription medications will receive $5 gift cards while supplies last. 

Additionally, a maximum of two boxes per vehicle are allowed. Boxes must be no more than 16 inches long, 12 inches wide and 12 inches high.

For more information about BSO’s Operation Medicine Cabinet and Shred-A-Thon event, please call 954-831-8902 or visit our website at www.sheriff.org.