# DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dea-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day > Updated: 2026-10-28T17:33:36.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) launched its 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, an initiative designed to encourage the disposal of unused or expired medications to prevent misuse, accidental poisoning, and drug diversion. The program provides free, anonymous drop-off locations across the United States for various forms of medication, though sharps and syringes are generally excluded for safety reasons. Following the event, reports indicated significant participation in specific regions. In Bucks County, Pennsylvania, residents surrendered over 10,800 pounds of medication and approximately 802 pounds of sharps, marking a 12 percent increase compared to earlier in the year. This local effort also included the distribution of NARCAN nasal spray to assist with opioid overdose reversal. In Morris County, New Jersey, officials reported collecting 208 pounds of unwanted drugs during the event, contributing to a semiannual total of 481 pounds for the county. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-28: US residents dispose of thousands of pounds of medication during DEA Take-Back Day Residents in Bucks County, PA, and Morris County, NJ, disposed of over 11,000 pounds of medication and sharps during the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-residents-dispose-of-thousands-of-pounds-of-medication-during-dea-take-back-day ### 2026-10-24: DEA holds 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day The DEA is hosting its 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, providing thousands of anonymous collection sites for Americans to safely dispose of unused or expired medications. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dea-holds-31st-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day --- Cite as: DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dea-national-prescription-drug-take-back-day