US residents dispose of thousands of pounds of medication during DEA Take-Back Day

During the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, residents in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Morris County, New Jersey, successfully disposed of significant quantities of unused and expired medications.

In Bucks County, community members surrendered 10,805.91 pounds of medication and 802.28 pounds of sharps across 49 collection sites. District Attorney Joe Khan noted that these collection numbers represent a 12 percent increase from earlier this year. The initiative also included the distribution of free NARCAN nasal spray at seven locations to assist in reversing opioid overdoses.

In Morris County, law enforcement officials reported the collection of 208 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs at three designated locations. The largest single collection occurred at a Stop & Shop in Morris Plains, which accounted for 145 pounds. This brings the total amount collected in Morris County during the 2026 semiannual events to 481 pounds.