Everyone is encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets and take advantage of a free drug take back event Wednesday, September 21, in Evart.

Unused and unwanted items may be dropped off at Spectrum Health Evart Family Practice from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This free and anonymous public service is sponsored by Spectrum Health Big Rapids and Reed City hospitals, Ten 16 Recovery Network, Mid-State Health Network and the Mecosta Osceola Substance Awareness Coalition.

Items accepted include over the counter and prescription medication, liquids, ointments, inhalers, needles and pet medications. Full needle containers can be exchanged for empty containers while supplies last.