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DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days Meet A Growing Need For Americans

… the eight Take-Back events held to date, Floridians safely disposed approximately 62.5 tons of unwanted medication. The … a safe, secure, and environmentally responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the …
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Another Huge Turnout At DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,361 take-back sites that were available in … to allow the DEA to develop a process for people to safely dispose of their prescription drugs. DEA immediately began …
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DEA to Hold 21st Take Back Event on Saturday, October 23rd, 2021

… - (570) 496-1020 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 … Saturday’s event for the public to safely and anonymously dispose of their medications for free.”  DEA’s National …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… 561-684-8000 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 200 collection … April, DEA Miami FD had a total of 190 Collection Sites and disposed of 29,260 pounds of pharmaceutical waste.  …
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DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Meets A Growing Need For Northern California Residents

… a safe, secure, and environmentally responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … provide a way for patients, caregivers, and pet owners to dispose of such CS medications as painkillers, sedatives, … which the President signed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amended the CSA to allow people, …
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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

… Take Back Day events provide citizens with a safe way to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs and to reduce … to have extended the same opportunity to those looking to dispose of harmful vaping products.”   The public has … abuse, and theft. Public demand for safe and secure drug disposal has also resulted in a significant increase in …
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DEA’s Third National Prescription Drug Take-Back Event Collects 188.5 Tons

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,327 take-back sites that were available in … cabinet. Many Americans simply do not know how to properly dispose of their unused or expired medicine, often flushing …
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DEA St. Louis Collects 27 Tons Of Unwanted, Expired Medications In Final Takeback

… medications anytime, rather than having to wait for special disposal or Takeback events. Unused medications in homes … is to expand the options available to safely and securely dispose of potentially dangerous prescription medications on …
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DEA New York collects 15% more unused pills during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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

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

… event on Oct. 27, DEA and federal, state and local partners disposed of more than 900,000 pounds of prescription … said Special Agent in Charge Karen Flowers. “By properly disposing of your unused prescription drugs, you’ve become …
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Public Response To DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days Keeps Growing

… to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the … in 2011 by the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Disposal of unwanted, unused or expired drugs is one of four …
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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

… to have extended the same opportunity to those looking to dispose of harmful vaping products.”   The public has … 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 …
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DEA and partners collect a record amount of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… 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 … law enforcement to find out if they have any permanent drug disposal locations throughout their local community. …
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Georgia

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the …
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In North Carolina

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the …
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In South Carolina

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This exceeded … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the …
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DEA’s Sixth Pill Take Back Event Yields Fruitful Results In Tennessee

… of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. This number … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the …
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Over 5,300 Sites Join DEA Nationwide Effort To Take-Back Prescription Drugs On April 30th

… Also last fall, Congress passed the Safe and Secure Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amends the Controlled Substances … Act to allow users 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 …
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Community Event
October 23, 2019
October 23, 2019

Federal Take Back Day (October 23, 2019)

6:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EDT)
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...
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… 234-8542 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 … to address this epidemic and a safe way for our citizens to dispose of their unwanted prescription drugs, reducing the …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… 815-4513 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 … together,” so find your local collection site to safely dispose of unused and expired medications Saturday from 10 …
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DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic

… 671-4500 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 …
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DEA Announces Colorado, Montana, Utah, And Wyoming Prescription Drug Take-Back Results

… in Take-Back Day events for their efforts in properly disposing of unused prescription drugs. This was a good day … to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Results in DEA and Partners Collecting Hundreds of Thousands of Pounds

… Anne Milgram. “I encourage everyone across the country to dispose of unneeded medications throughout the year to help … “If you were unable to participate, we encourage you to dispose of your unneeded medications throughout the year at … Take Back Day events provide easy, no-cost opportunities to dispose of medicines stored in the home that are susceptible …
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More than 700,000 Pounds Collected at DEA Drug Take Back Day

… 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 …
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day scheduled for October 26

… - (605) 330-4421 DEA and partners host bi-annual event to dispose of medications and vaping devices OMAHA, Neb. – The … at more than 6,036 sites nationwide where individuals can dispose of expired, unused and unwanted prescription … to drop off their medications on Saturday can locate secure disposal sites, many of which are open year-round, by …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… event on Oct. 27, DEA and federal, state and local partners disposed of more than 900,000 pounds of prescription … and community partners to ensure the safe collection and disposal of potentially dangerous prescription medications.” …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… event on Oct. 27, DEA and federal, state and local partners disposed of more than 900,000 pounds of prescription … of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state.  The amount …
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DEA achieves significant milestone during 16th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

… event on Oct. 27, DEA and federal, state and local partners disposed of more than 900,000 pounds of prescription … of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at sites set up throughout the state. The amount …