8/7/14 - The next appearance of the Big Red Barrel at a Walgreens location will take place in Hartland this Saturday. The Big Red Barrel serves as a dropoff point for residents to get rid of their unwanted or expired prescription drugs. Organizers say unused prescription drugs, especially painkillers, are one of the most common ways for young people to begin experimenting with substance abuse. Permanent barrels are currently located around the county at police stations, the Sheriffâs Department, and the Michigan State Police Brighton Post. This year, the Livingston County Community Alliance has once again partnered with Walgreens to hold collection events at the stores, allowing people to drop off their medications in a more familiar and accessible location. Appearances have taken place at Walgreens locations in Howell and Brighton, and this weekend an event will take place at the Hartland location at M-59 and Old US-23. Residents will not even have to leave their vehicles to drop off their drugs. (TD)
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