Christiansburg Police Department provides drug take-back all year long

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CHRISTIANSBURG (WSLS 10) - New River Valley residents now have a place to drop off unwanted prescription medications all year long.

The Christiansburg Police Department recently installed a drop box in the lobby for any prescription or over-the-counter medication.

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It is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 12pm.

The most recent count shows about 15 pounds of drugs have been collected at the box just within the last month.

Police ask that residents not bring items such as thermometers, liquids or anything sharp.