On October 26, 2013, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM the Manhattan Beach Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its seventh opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Medications will be accepted for disposal at Manhattan Beach Police Department (420 15th Street, Manhattan Beach) and the service is free, anonymous and no questions asked.

The Manhattan Beach Police Department also offers daily 24/7 medication drop-off, in a secure collection bin, which is located in the front lobby of the Police Department.