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January 22, 2025
… medication safety, prescription drug abuse, medication disposal, and safely buying medications on the Internet.  … year.   Check out this website  for more information. Safe Disposal at Home  – Check out the resources below for … service).   DEA's Diversion Controlled Substance Public Disposal locator National Association of Boards of …
January 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday

April 25, 2025
… Bottles_Blur.jpg Members of the community are invited to dispose of expired, unused and unneeded prescription drug … communities a safe, convenient and anonymous way to dispose of unneeded prescription medications.   The five … with state and local partners to make safe medication disposal accessible to everyone, helping communities prevent …
April 25, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Teams up with more than 4,300 Partners to Remove Unneeded Prescription Medications from Communities

November 14, 2022
… National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by safely disposing of more than 647,000 pounds of unneeded … and create healthier environments by offering the safe disposal of medications,” said DEA Administrator Anne … lbs. DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide.  DEA is …
November 14, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 19, 2021
… On Oct. 23, DEA encourages Americans to safely dispose of unneeded medications that too often become a … from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … drugs out of homes in San Diego and Imperial counties and disposed of in an environmentally safe way.” DEA will be …
October 19, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 03, 2019
… enforcement partners are able to collect and permanently dispose of them in a safe manner. It is a peace of mind for … abuse and theft. Public demand for safe and secure drug disposal has also resulted in a significant increase in … facilities, pharmacies, and elsewhere, making drug disposal even more convenient.   Complete results for DEA’s …
May 03, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction

April 21, 2023
… 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. This event offers anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … collection sites across Florida, providing a safe way to dispose of unneeded medications. DEA and its partners will … Day, there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at close to 15,000 …
April 21, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

This Saturday is DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Remove Unneeded Prescriptions, Prevent Addiction

April 20, 2023
… 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … Saturday, is another opportunity for Arizona residents to dispose of unwanted, unused and expired medication at one of … Day, there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at close to 15,000 …
April 20, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts 25th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 27, 2023
… easy, no-cost opportunity for the community to anonymously dispose of unneeded medications at nearly 5,000 local … law enforcement partners are providing free and anonymous disposal of unneeded, expired, unused medications as a way … Day, there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at close to 16,500 …
October 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day yields fruitful results in South Carolina

May 06, 2019
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. The amount … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet … potential safety and health hazards.   Helping people to dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
May 06, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day yields fruitful results in North Carolina

May 06, 2019
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. The amount … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet … potential safety and health hazards.   Helping people to dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
May 06, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 20, 2021
… deaths in San Diego and Imperial Counties this year by disposing of your unwanted or expired opioids and other … or expired medications to a local collection site for safe disposal helps protect your loved ones and the environment.” … dropping off medications is anonymous. Helping people dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
April 20, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect nearly 883,000 pounds of medications and vaping devices at 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2019
… abuse and theft. Public demand for safe and secure drug disposal has resulted in a significant increase in … facilities, pharmacies, and elsewhere, making drug disposal even more convenient. Individuals unable to drop … off medications on National Take Back Day can locate secure disposal sites by visiting www.dea.gov/takebackday  or by …
November 05, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 05, 2019
… to have extended the same opportunity to those looking to dispose of harmful vaping products.”   The DEA Rocky … abuse, and theft. Public demand for safe and secure drug disposal has also resulted in a significant increase in … facilities, pharmacies, and elsewhere, making drug disposal even more convenient.  Complete results for DEA’s …
November 05, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners announce results of 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 30, 2021
… reduce overdose deaths and alleviate addiction by safely disposing of prescription medications that sit idle in the … the citizens in the community who joined us in responsibly disposing of unused and unwanted prescription medications,” … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
April 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 20, 2021
… the public brings us their unwanted medications for proper disposal, they are helping us make our communities safer and … or expired medications to a local collection site for safe disposal helps protect your loved ones and the environment.” … provided lithium batteries are removed. Helping people dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
April 20, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pill During 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 04, 2018
… “By offering safe and secure options for our citizens to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs, we are … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet … potential safety and health hazards. Helping people to dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
May 04, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Brings In Record Number Of Unused Pills During 15th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 04, 2018
… do his or her part to fight the opioid crisis - simply by disposing of unwanted prescription medications from their … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet … potential safety and health hazards. Helping people to dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
May 04, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

New Orleans Field Division Collects Over 33,000 Pounds On Prescription Drug Take Back Day

May 12, 2014
… This initiative provides a safe way for our citizens to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs and reduce the … 2010, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … the “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by …
May 12, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds Its Fifth Prescription Drug Take-Back Day September 29 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

September 27, 2012
… years ago, Congress passed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … an “ultimate user” of controlled substance medications to dispose of them by delivering them to entities authorized by … Attorney General to authorize long term care facilities to dispose of their residents’ controlled substances in certain …
September 27, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

National Drug Take Back Day Residents In Pacific Northwest Turn In More Than 16 Tons

October 28, 2016
… Diversion Registration: Oregon 1-888-219-4261 Safe disposal of unused medications addresses opioid epidemic … In the two years since new regulations made the disposal of CPDs easier for patients and their caregivers, …
October 28, 2016
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National Trivia Day

December 23, 2024
… healthy drug-free communities. Take the Quiz Proper Drug Disposal Quiz Take the Quiz DEA Careers From Administrative …
December 23, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday

October 25, 2024
… Pill Bottles_Blur.jpg Communities are invited to safely dispose of their unwanted, unused and expired prescription … and South Dakota, will be open for the public to safely dispose of tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms … hospitals, and businesses that offer safe medication disposal year-round. In addition, many police departments …
October 25, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Enters 15th Year of Removing Unneeded Medications from Communities

April 26, 2024
… to help prevent medication misuse by offering anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at close to  5,000 local … of which can be a gateway to addiction. “Properly disposing of unneeded medications is essential.  It stops … there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at close to  17,000 …
April 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day yields fruitful results in Georgia

May 06, 2019
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. The amount … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet … potential safety and health hazards.   Helping people to dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
May 06, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 20, 2021
… 336-7300 On Oct. 23, DEA encourages Americans to safely dispose of unneeded medications that too often become a … from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … Day, there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at more than 13,000 …
October 20, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and Local Partners Host 18th National Drug Takeback on October 26th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

October 26, 2019
… is free, anonymous, and provides the community an outlet to dispose of unwanted medications in an environmentally … of its drop off locations. DEA is doing all it can to help dispose safely of vaping devices and liquids to get these … to contribute to the solution and offers a safe way to dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs that can …
October 26, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take Back

July 28, 2015
… unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.  Collection sites in every local community can be … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down … This initiative provides a safe way for our citizens to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs and reduce the …
July 28, 2015
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Diversion Control Division

October 30, 2025
… Diversion Careers Field Office Contact Public Drug Disposal Meetings & Events Forms & Applications No No No No …
October 30, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

July 28, 2015
… unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.   Collection sites in every local community can be … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down …
July 28, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

October 22, 2025
… Back Day encourages Americans to safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … supervision. Take-back programs are the best way to dispose of expired prescriptions. San Francisco Field … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
October 22, 2025