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Arizona THIS Saturday is DEA's 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 21, 2025
… Back Day encourages Americans to safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … Saturday is another opportunity for Arizona residents to dispose of unneeded prescription medications at 60 … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
October 21, 2025
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

October 20, 2021
… 776-3409 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
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DEA and partners collect thousands of pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products during the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 04, 2019
… also saw residents take advantage of our free service to dispose vaping cartridges and devices, thus helping to … 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 04, 2019
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DEA holds 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 26, 2019

October 24, 2019
… youth, DEA is committed to doing all it can to help safely dispose of vaping devices and substances.    “DEA’s National … medications out of circulation and ensures their safe disposal,” said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon.  “This … New Yorkers with an anonymous and convenient way to dispose of unwanted, expired and/or unused prescription …
October 24, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts the 27th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday to Remove Unneeded Medications from Homes

October 25, 2024
… Drug Take Back Day encourages the safe and anonymous disposal of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … homes of medications that could pose a threat if misused. “Disposing of unneeded medications helps us protect the … hospitals, and businesses that offer safe medication disposal year-round. In addition, many police departments …
October 25, 2024
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More Than 18,000 Pounds of Unused Medication Removed From Communities in Five State DEA Omaha Division

May 31, 2024
… Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division safely disposed of 18,614 pounds of unwanted and unused medications … Take Back Day,” by utilizing year-round collection sites to dispose of unneeded medications. The DEA has registered …
May 31, 2024
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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

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Returns Tomorrow

April 26, 2024
… state DEA Omaha Division. The public is invited to safely dispose of tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms … to remove that temptation for misuse and experimentation by disposing of prescriptions that are no longer needed in an … there are countless opportunities to routinely and safely dispose of unneeded medications at close to 17,000 …
April 26, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Atlanta Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 22, 2022
… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Making communities safer by disposing unneeded Rx Meds to reduce opioid addiction take … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … drop boxes at Veterans Administration medical centers to dispose of controlled substance prescription medications. …
April 22, 2022
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DEA Charlotte Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 22, 2022
… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Making communities safer by disposing unneeded Rx Meds to reduce opioid addiction Take … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … drop boxes at Veterans Administration medical centers to dispose of controlled substance prescription medications. …
April 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Raleigh Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 22, 2022
… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Making communities safer by disposing unneeded Rx Meds to reduce opioid addiction … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … drop boxes at Veterans Administration medical centers to dispose of controlled substance prescription medications. …
April 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Columbia Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to prevent addiction and reduce overdose deaths

April 22, 2022
… Wilmington - (910) 815-4513 Making communities safer by disposing unneeded Rx Meds to reduce opioid addiction take … a.m. to 2 p.m. This bi-annual event offers free, anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … drop boxes at Veterans Administration medical centers to dispose of controlled substance prescription medications. …
April 22, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Turn in Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 08, 2024
… friend.  DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. There … hospitals, and businesses that offer safe medication disposal every single day of the year. In addition, many …
November 08, 2024
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More than 700,000 Pounds Collected at DEA Drug Take Back Day

May 23, 2022
… Anne Milgram. “I encourage everyone across the country to dispose of unneeded medications throughout the year to help … Take Back Day events provide easy, no-cost opportunities to dispose of medicines stored in the home that are susceptible …
May 23, 2022
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 03, 2019
… 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

Americans Flock To National Drug Take Back Day

October 28, 2016
… Get Smart About Drugs Just Think Twice Domestic Safe disposal of unused medications addresses opioid epidemic OCT … In the last two years since new regulations made the disposal of CPDs easier for patients and their caregivers, …
October 28, 2016
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs October 28

October 24, 2017
… The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked. “Disposing of leftover painkillers or other addictive … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet …
October 24, 2017
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 … to clean out their home medicine cabinets and safely dispose of any prescription drugs they no longer need,” said … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
October 22, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

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

October 21, 2025
… Back Day encourages Americans to safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … residents of West Texas and New Mexico will be able to dispose of their unwanted, unneeded, and expired … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
October 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Turn In Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 08, 2024
… for all. Take Back is a community event. The responsible disposal of controlled prescription drugs is a vital step in … friend.  DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. There … hospitals, and businesses that offer safe medication disposal every single day of the year. In addition, many …
November 08, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

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

October 22, 2021
… On Oct. 23, DEA Washington encouraging residents 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 22, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

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

October 20, 2021
… from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local … Drug Take Back Day provides a way to safely and anonymously dispose of your unneeded medications. More importantly, it … Day, there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at more than 13,000 …
October 20, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Will Take Place From 10 A.m. -2 P.m. On Saturday, September 26th

September 24, 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 either flushing them … pounds, (or 2,411 tons) of drugs were collected and safely disposed of by DEA.   Collection sites are in the following …
September 24, 2015
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 20, 2021
… 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
GENERAL INFORMATION

Office of Training Programs

January 22, 2025
… officers in the areas of investigation, dismantling, and disposal of illicit clandestine laboratories. This training provides instruction in the safe dismantling and disposal of clandestine laboratories, OSHA compliance, …
January 22, 2025
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 … Day, there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at close to 16,500 …
October 27, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 18, 2019
… youth, DEA is committed to doing all it can to help safely dispose of vaping devices and substances.  “DEA’s National … medications out of circulation and ensures their safe disposal,” said Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon.  “This …
October 18, 2019
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Stuart Encourages West Virginians To Participate In DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day 15th National Prescription Drug Collection Event Scheduled For Saturday, April 28th From 10:00am To 2:00pm

April 27, 2018
… to 2:00pm, provides an opportunity for people to safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription … expired medications with no questions asked. DEA will then dispose of these medications in a safe manner.”  To find a …
April 27, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

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

October 21, 2025
… Back Day encourages Americans to safely and anonymously dispose of unnecessary, expired, and unused prescription … impact on the health and safety of your community. Proper disposal of unused and expired mediations saves lives,” said … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
October 21, 2025
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

October 23, 2018
… which enables New Yorkers a safe and convenient way to dispose of unnecessary medication that lurks in their … of those unused or expired medications through proper disposal, the fewer drugs there are to be misused, and fewer … prescription drug take back program to encourage the safe disposal of medications. National Take Back Day has received …
October 23, 2018