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How to Properly Dispose of Your Unused Medicines

October 04, 2018
Publication
… How to Properly Dispose of Your Unused Medicines Publication Drug Prevention … on the right way to dispose of unused medicine. Proper Disposal Flier (October 2018).pdf Narcotics (Opioids) On …
October 04, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Arizona Residents Dispose Of Over 6 Tons Of Prescription Drugs

May 02, 2013
… Arizona Residents Dispose Of Over 6 Tons Of Prescription Drugs May 02, 2013 … in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy.  Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four … to develop permanent, ongoing, and responsible methods for disposing of controlled-substance medications.  Prior to the …
May 02, 2013
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Arizona Residents Dispose Of 3 Tons Of Prescription Drugs

May 06, 2011
… Arizona Residents Dispose Of 3 Tons Of Prescription Drugs May 06, 2011 Phoenix … Special Agent in Charge Doug Coleman. “The removal for safe disposal of 3 tons of prescription drugs is an invaluable …
May 06, 2011
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Floridians Dispose Of Nearly 15 Tons Of Prescription Drugs In 12 Hours

November 04, 2011
… Floridians Dispose Of Nearly 15 Tons Of Prescription Drugs In 12 Hours … the three Take-Back events held to date, Floridians safely disposed of 14 ¾ tons. Nationwide, Americans turned in more … of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,327 take-back sites that were available in …
November 04, 2011
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Publishes Proposed Regulations For Disposing Of Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs

December 26, 2012
… DEA Publishes Proposed Regulations For Disposing Of Controlled Substance Prescription Drugs … (DEA) published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Disposal of Controlled Substances in the Federal Register …
December 26, 2012
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Joseph T. Rannazzisi: Drug Waste and Disposal: When Prescriptions Become Poison

June 30, 2010
Testimony
… Joseph T. Rannazzisi: Drug Waste and Disposal: When Prescriptions Become Poison Testimony June 30, 2010 Joseph T. Rannazzisi: Drug Waste and Disposal: When Prescriptions Become Poison …
June 30, 2010
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DEA Releases New Rules That Create Convenient But Safe And Secure Prescription Drug Disposal Options

September 08, 2014
… Create Convenient But Safe And Secure Prescription Drug Disposal Options September 08, 2014 Headquarters Contact … will expand the public’s options to safely and responsibly dispose of unused or unwanted medications,” said DEA …
September 08, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s Ninth And Final Prescription Drug Take Back Day Being Held Saturday September 27 New Disposal Rules In Effect Next Month Provide For Convenient, Ongoing Disposal Opportunities For Patients’ Unwanted Pharmaceuticals

September 22, 2014
… Drug Take Back Day Being Held Saturday September 27 New Disposal Rules In Effect Next Month Provide For Convenient, … This initiative provides a safe way for our citizens to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs and reduce the …
September 22, 2014
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DEA Statement Regarding President Obama’s Signing of the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act

October 13, 2010
Speech
… Obama’s Signing of the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act Speech October 13, 2010 DEA Statement Regarding … Obama’s Signing of the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act s101310p.html On …
October 13, 2010
PRESS RELEASE

New Orleans Field Division Collects Over 29,000 Pounds On Ninth Prescription Drug Take-Back DayNew Disposal Rules Now In Effect Provide For Convenient, Ongoing Disposal Opportunities For Patients’ Unwanted Pharmaceuticals; Law Enforcement Agencies May

November 06, 2014
… 29,000 Pounds On Ninth Prescription Drug Take-Back DayNew Disposal Rules Now In Effect Provide For Convenient, Ongoing … effect, there is a continuous safe way for our citizens to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs and reduce the …
November 06, 2014
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Arizona Residents Dispose Of 4 Tons Of Prescription Drugs

October 04, 2012
… Arizona Residents Dispose Of 4 Tons Of Prescription Drugs October 04, 2012 …
October 04, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

Ohio Residents Dispose Of An Estimated 18 Tons Of Pills During National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

May 05, 2016
… Ohio Residents Dispose Of An Estimated 18 Tons Of Pills During National … DeWine gave thanks today to Ohio residents for properly disposing of an estimated 18 (over 36,000 pounds) of … convenient, and responsible means of prescription drug disposal.  Unused prescription drugs in homes create a …
May 05, 2016
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Arizona Residents Dispose Of Over Three Tons Of Prescription Drugs In Third Statewide Take-Back Event

November 04, 2011
… Arizona Residents Dispose Of Over Three Tons Of Prescription Drugs In Third … Special Agent in Charge Doug Coleman. “The removal for safe disposal of over 3 tons of prescription drugs is an …
November 04, 2011
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DEA Chicago Division Take Back safely disposed of a record 155,000 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs

November 02, 2020
… DEA Chicago Division Take Back safely disposed of a record 155,000 pounds of unwanted prescription … Division with its state, local and tribal partners safely disposed of a record 155,000 pounds of unwanted and unused …
November 02, 2020
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Provides Citizens Opportunity To Dispose Of Tons Of Medication

May 15, 2014
… Drug Take Back Day Provides Citizens Opportunity To Dispose Of Tons Of Medication May 15, 2014 Los Angeles … and provided a safe, convenient and responsible means for disposing unused and unwanted medications.  “The tremendous … citizens are provided opportunities for safe and convenient disposal of these medications.” The DEA Los Angeles Field …
May 15, 2014
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

November 03, 2025
… Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications November … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
November 03, 2025
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Midwestern Communities Safely Dispose of 18,710 Pounds of Unwanted Medications at DEA Take Back Day Event

November 03, 2025
… Midwestern Communities Safely Dispose of 18,710 Pounds of Unwanted Medications at DEA Take … Administration (DEA) Omaha Field Division safely disposed of 18,710 pounds of unneeded and expired …
November 03, 2025
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Communities Across Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois Dispose of 25,726 Pounds of Unwanted Medications at DEA Take Back Day

November 04, 2025
… Communities Across Kansas, Missouri and Southern Illinois Dispose of 25,726 Pounds of Unwanted Medications at DEA Take … Enforcement Administration (DEA) St. Louis Division safely disposed of 25,726 pounds of unneeded and expired …
November 04, 2025
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Northern California And Central Valley Resident Dispose Of More Than 7.5 Tons Of Medicine During DEA’s Third National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

November 04, 2011
… Northern California And Central Valley Resident Dispose Of More Than 7.5 Tons Of Medicine During DEA’s Third … or expired medications were turned in for safe and proper disposal at the 5,327 take-back sites that were available in …
November 04, 2011
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DEA Safely Disposes 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medication on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 12, 2025
… DEA Safely Disposes 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medication on 28th … Division collected 28,063 pounds between 305 locations Disposed pills- DEA Take Back The Drug Enforcement …
May 12, 2025
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DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th … 4,500 law enforcement agencies joined forces last month to dispose of more than 620,000 pounds of unneeded and expired … your medicine cabinet out on a semi-regular basis, safe disposal options are available year-round. Nearly 17,000 …
May 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th … 4,500 law enforcement agencies joined forces last month to dispose of more than 620,000 pounds of unneeded and expired … your medicine cabinet out on a semi-regular basis, safe disposal options are available year-round. Nearly 17,000 …
May 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

November 03, 2025
… Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications November … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
November 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medication

November 04, 2025
… Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medication November … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round.  For information on permanent drop …
November 04, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Omaha Division Safely Disposes of 20,628 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… DEA Omaha Division Safely Disposes of 20,628 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th … time out of their Saturday to drop off medications for safe disposal,” DEA Omaha Division Acting Special Agent in Charge …
May 08, 2025
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

November 03, 2025
… Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications November … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
November 03, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Safely Disposes 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medication on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 07, 2025
… DEA Safely Disposes 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medication on 28th … 4,500 law enforcement agencies joined forces last month to dispose of more than 620,000 pounds of unneeded and expired … your medicine cabinet out on a semi-regular basis, safe disposal options are available year-round. Nearly 17,000 …
May 07, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 08, 2025
… DEA Safely Disposes of 620,000 Pounds of Unused Medications on 28th … 4,500 law enforcement agencies joined forces last month to dispose of more than 620,000 pounds of unneeded and expired … your medicine cabinet out on a semi-regular basis, safe disposal options are available year-round. Nearly 17,000 …
May 08, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

November 03, 2025
… Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications November … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
November 03, 2025
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Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications

November 06, 2025
… Communities Nationwide Join DEA and its Partners to Safely Dispose of 571,000 pounds of Unwanted Medications November … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
November 06, 2025