PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Saturday was National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. multiple communities had events where people could drop off their unwanted or expired prescription drugs anonymously. READ MORE: Find a collection site for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day In Providence, the city, health officials and Walgreens came together and had a collection site on Elmwood Avenue. "It's very important to bring the medication because one, we don't want this medication to get into the wrong hands, two, we want it safe for our children and three, for our environment," Obed Papp, who worked at the event in Providence, told 12 News. Other events were held in Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket and Attleboro. If you missed today's events, a list of drop-off locations near you can be found by visiting here. NEXT: Exeter-West Greenwich teacher remembered as charismatic, empathetic Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW