Those with expired or unused prescriptions are encouraged to participate in a biannual drug drop off today.

The Pella Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office will be taking in medications and pills from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in their main lobbies. Pella Lt. Paul Haase says it’s a key program that all residents who need to clean out their medicine cabinets are encouraged to use. The drug take-back program is free of charge.