EVENT

DEA Washington Division National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 24, 2021 06:00 am - April 24, 2021 10:00 am
Community Event
Join the DEA Washington Division and our local law enforcement partners as we host the 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA Washington Division and our partners will host collection sites to collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs across Maryland, Washington, D.C., and...
April 24, 2021 06:00 am - April 24, 2021 10:00 am
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 … pens and cartridges, after batteries are removed. Proper disposal of these substances is essential in preventing … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
October 22, 2025
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DEA Hosts 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

October 22, 2025
… event provides Americans a way to safely and anonymously dispose of medications at nearly 4,000 collection sites … agencies on an event intended to help families safely dispose of unused and expired prescription medications,” DEA … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
October 22, 2025
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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 … by providing families with a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused and expired medications,” said Joseph O. … to many police departments, that offer safe medication disposal year-round. For information on permanent drop …
October 22, 2025
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications

November 02, 2021
… great opportunity for citizens of the Pacific Northwest to dispose of their unused, unwanted, or expired prescription … to help keep our citizens and communities safe. Properly disposing of these medications helps prevent them from … Back Day, there are opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at more than 13,000 …
November 02, 2021
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District Attorney Vance And White House Drug Policy Director Kerlikowske Host Panel Discussion In Washington Heights On Drug Abuse Prevention Rates Of Death Declining In NYC In All Major Drug Categories Except Prescription Drugs DA’s Office To Partner

September 22, 2011
… of friends or family members, which is why properly disposing of unwanted prescription drugs is more important … of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,361 take-back sites across the country. …
September 22, 2011
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DEA to hold 20th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

April 21, 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 21, 2021
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results in DEA and Partners Collecting Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds of Unneeded Medications in an Effort to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths

May 24, 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 24, 2022
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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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
April 30, 2021
PRESS RELEASE

DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges at the 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 23, 2019
… (DEA) initiative gives residents a way to safely dispose of those medications anonymously and with no … youth, DEA is committed to doing all it can to help safely dispose of vaping devices and substances.    Nationally, DEA …
October 23, 2019
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DEA and NJ law enforcement partners collect more than 16,000 pounds of unwanted medications and vaping products

November 04, 2019
… abuse and theft. Thank you to everyone who took the time to dispose of their medications.”   “DEA’s Take Back Day events … to have extended the same opportunity to those looking to dispose of harmful vaping products.”   Complete results for …
November 04, 2019
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as a part of the 18th National Drug Take Back

October 22, 2019
… youth, DEA is committed to doing all it can to help safely dispose of vaping devices and substances.    “DEA’s National … Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative is a safe system to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription medications.  …
October 22, 2019
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Arizona Communities Turn In 5,367 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 12, 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 12, 2024
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DEA launches Secure Your Meds campaign, calls on Americans to keep medications safe

April 21, 2020
… medications safe and secure until they can properly dispose of them. The Secure Your Meds awareness campaign … ensure that our medications are secure until they can be disposed of properly at DEA’s next Take Back Day." DEA holds …
April 21, 2020
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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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
April 30, 2021
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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
April 30, 2021
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices and cartridges as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 22, 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 22, 2019
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DEA announces 16th National Drug Take Back

October 26, 2018
… unwanted, unneeded or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal. (DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps.)  … the home medicine cabinet. Some do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down …
October 26, 2018
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DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27, 2018

October 25, 2018
… City - (405) 475-7500 Tulsa - (918) 459-9600 DEA aims to dispose of 10 million pounds of unused pills DALLAS - Clyde … prescription drug take back program to encourage the safe disposal of medications. The 15th National Prescription …
October 25, 2018
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DEA’s 17th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has highest-ever partner participation

May 06, 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 06, 2019
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Detroit Field Division will host National Prescription Pill Take Back

October 23, 2018
… 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
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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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. -MORE- …
April 30, 2021
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DEA Announces 20th Take Back Day

March 01, 2021
…  With that in mind, clearing out unused medicine and disposing of it properly is essential. The public can drop … provided lithium batteries are removed. Helping people dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
March 01, 2021
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DEA Announces 15th National Drug Take Back

April 25, 2018
… unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal. (DEA cannot accept liquids, needles or sharps.) … the home medicine cabinet. Some do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down …
April 25, 2018
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DEA Announces 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back

July 29, 2015
… unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal.  Collection sites throughout the El Paso, Midland … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medicine, often flushing them down …
July 29, 2015
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DEA To Hold 10TH National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day This Saturday

September 22, 2015
… or expired prescription drugs for safe and anonymous disposal.  This is the U.S. Drug Enforcement … In addition, many Americans do not know how to properly dispose of their unused medications, often flushing them …
September 22, 2015
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DEA In Kentucky With Law Enforcement And Community Partners Hold Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday

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
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DEA Continues Its Drug Abuse Prevention Efforts With Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

April 24, 2017
… Oklahoma City - (405) 475-7500 Tulsa - (918) 459-9600 Disposing of Unused Medications Prevents Drug Thefts, Abuse, … to do this and it feels good.  The boxes we collect are disposed safely and turned into energy, so it is a way of …
April 24, 2017
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DEA’S Fourteenth Prescription Drug Take Back Day Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

November 07, 2017
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state.  This was the … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet …
November 07, 2017
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DEA’S Fourteenth Prescription Drug Take Back Day Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

November 07, 2017
… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state.  This was the … advised the public that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines-flushing them down the toilet …
November 07, 2017