EVENT

Federal Take Back Day

October 24, 2018 06:00 am - October 24, 2018 10:00 am
Community Event
On Wednesday, October 24, 2018, Federal Take Back Day, many Federal agencies around the country will provide collection sites for federal employees or contractors, to safely, confidentially and conveniently dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. The on-site collections will be from 10am until 2pm. Date: Wednesday, October 24...
October 24, 2018 06:00 am - October 24, 2018 10:00 am
EVENT

Federal Take Back Day (April 24, 2019)

April 24, 2019 06:00 am - April 24, 2019 10:00 am
Community Event
Collections sites located in Federal Government Buildings On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, Federal Take Back Day, many Federal agencies around the country will provide collection sites for federal employees or contractors, to safely, confidentially and conveniently dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. The on-site collections will be from...
April 24, 2019 06:00 am - April 24, 2019 10:00 am
EVENT

Federal Take Back Day (October 23, 2019)

October 23, 2019 06:00 am - October 23, 2019 10:00 am
Community Event
Collections sites located in Federal Government Buildings On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, Federal Take Back Day, many Federal agencies around the country will provide collection sites for federal employees or contractors, to safely, confidentially and conveniently dispose of unwanted, unused or expired prescription drugs. The on-site collections will be from...
October 23, 2019 06:00 am - October 23, 2019 10:00 am
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 16, 2023
… protect our communities from prescription misuse by safely disposing of 663,725 pounds of unneeded medications at … and create healthier environments by offering safe disposal of prescription medications.” “The DEA New Jersey … DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. A list …
May 16, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners hold National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27

October 22, 2018
… Outreach: (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov DEA aims to dispose of 10 million pounds of unused pills NEW ORLEANS – … that we get unused prescription drugs out of homes and dispose of them safely at these drug take back events,” said … prescription drug take back program to encourage the safe disposal of medications. National Take Back Day has received …
October 22, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 07, 2023
… once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. … saved.” DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. We … unnecessary medications from their home regularly and dispose of it at one of the nearly17,000 permanent drug-drop …
November 07, 2023
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 … DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide.  DEA is …
November 14, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

New Orleans Division Collects 37,000 Pounds of Medication for 27th Take Back Day

November 12, 2024
… event. “Communities across the New Orleans Division disposed of over 18.5 tons of unwanted prescription drugs at … unused, unneeded, or expired medications aren’t properly disposed of, they can end up in the wrong hands. Our … DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. There …
November 12, 2024
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 … minutes and clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of any mediations they no longer need,” said Special …
October 25, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 09, 2023
… once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. … DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. We … unnecessary medications from their home regularly and dispose of it at one of the nearly 17,000 permanent …
November 09, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Day Removes Almost 600,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications Across the Country

November 07, 2023
… once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. … misuse.” DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. We … unnecessary medications from their home regularly and dispose of it at one of the nearly 17,000 permanent …
November 07, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

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

October 16, 2023
… Outreach: (571) 362-4737 nofdoutreach@dea.gov Anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 … on Saturday, October 28. The free event offers anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than  4,000 … Back initiative provides citizens an easy and safe way to dispose of unused and unwanted prescription medications." …
October 16, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Across the Country Remove Nearly 664,000 Pounds of Unneeded Prescription Medications to Prevent Drug Misuse

May 15, 2023
… protect our communities from prescription misuse by safely disposing of 663,725 pounds of unneeded medications at … and create healthier environments by offering safe disposal of medications.” “Once again the communities of … enough.” DEA continues to expand opportunities to make safe disposal of medications more accessible nationwide. A list …
May 15, 2023
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 04, 2019
… 5.5 million pounds of medications.   In Florida, the public disposed of 36,193 pounds of medications at over 200 … abuse, and theft. Public demand for safe and secure drug disposal has also resulted in a significant increase in …
November 04, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 02, 2018
… event on Oct. 27, DEA and federal, state and local partners disposed of more than 900,000 pounds of prescription … permanent prescription drug drop boxes on-site, making drug disposal even more convenient. Helping people to dispose of …
November 02, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Denver Division sets new record for 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2018
… event on Oct. 27, DEA and federal, state and local partners disposed of more than 900,000 pounds of prescription … permanent prescription drug drop boxes on-site, making drug disposal even more convenient. Helping people to dispose of …
November 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

DEA launches “Secure Your Meds” winter campaign

December 17, 2020
… their expiration date should be secured until they can be disposed of in one of the 11,000 authorized, year-round … members or first responders. By safeguarding and properly disposing of unused medications we will save lives.” M …
December 17, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 04, 2020
… Prescription Drug Take Back Day, safe and secure drug disposal continues to be available at any of the 11,000 DEA … to ensure that the public is aware of other ways they can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs without having to … Environmental Protection Agency have tips on how to safely dispose of drugs at home. Prescription Drugs Take Back Day On …
November 04, 2020
PRESS RELEASE

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

May 07, 2018
… expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at 228 collection sites.   DEA Special Agent in … do his or her part to fight the opioid crisis - simply by disposing of unwanted prescription medications from their … potential safety and health hazards. Helping people to dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
May 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

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

May 07, 2018
… expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal. “National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is a day … do his or her part to fight the opioid crisis - simply by disposing of unwanted prescription medications from their … potential safety and health hazards. Helping people to dispose of potentially harmful prescription drugs is just …
May 07, 2018
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites. That is almost … 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 …
November 07, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Drugs As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites. That is almost … 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 …
November 07, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Drugs As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites. That is almost … 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 …
November 07, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Potentially Dangerous Prescription Drugs As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites. That is almost … 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 …
November 07, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

DEA And Local Law Enforcement Partners Collect Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 08, 2017
… expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites. That is almost … to offer 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 …
November 08, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Drug Enforcement Administration Collects Record Number Of Unused Pills As Part Of Its 14th Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 07, 2017
… expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs for disposal at more than 5,300 collection sites. That is almost … 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 …
November 07, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

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

September 24, 2012
… overwhelmingly to DEA’s four previous Take-Back Day events, disposing of close to 27,000 pounds of pharmaceutical drugs … 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 …
September 24, 2012
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Hosts Its Sixth Statewide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day April 27 As Public Participation Continues To Rise

April 24, 2013
… overwhelmingly to DEA’s five previous Take-Back Day events, disposing of over 35,000 pounds of pharmaceutical drugs in … months 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 …
April 24, 2013
PRESS RELEASE

DEA Announces 14th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

October 26, 2017
… and Delaware for the public to anonymously and safely dispose of their unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription … 12 months obtained the drug from a friend or relative.  “Disposing of leftover painkillers or other addictive …
October 26, 2017
PRESS RELEASE

Arizona To Host Second Statewide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day In April

March 08, 2011
… campaign will provide a safe way for A rizonans to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs,” said Acting … event, 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 …
March 08, 2011