National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is this Saturday, Oct. 24. Visit a collection site to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs in a safe, responsible, and convenient way.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, marks the 19th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day since the event’s inception a decade ago. The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day offers a biannual avenue to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs in a safe, responsible, and convenient way.
The majority of prescription drug misuse starts with individuals using a medication not prescribed for them. Safely disposing of unused and potentially addictive drugs helps to save lives by ensuring that such medications are not stolen and misused.
During National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, temporary collection sites are set up in local communities throughout the country for safe disposal of prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous. Last fall, nearly 900,000 pounds of unwanted medications were collected from around 6,300 collection sites nationwide. To date, the program has collected over 12.6 million pounds of disposed prescription medications.
This year, to ensure the safety of all participants, collection sites will follow local COVID-19 guidelines and regulations.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020
10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Visit takebackday.dea.gov to find a collection site near you, download educational materials, and more.
Find a Collection Site
Can’t make Take Back Day? You can find an authorized collector in your area here.