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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

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The 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026. Coordinated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) alongside various local agencies, the biannual initiative provides free and anonymous ways for residents to dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. The program aims to prevent drug misuse, reduce environmental contamination, and mitigate risks of accidental poisoning. Specific local implementation details have been announced across several regions: regions. In southwestern Pennsylvania, collection sites include the Penn Highlands Mon Valley campus in partnership with the Carroll Township Police Department. Additionally, Penn State Health is partnering with the DEA and local police to offer drive-through collection sites at six locations, including the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and facilities in Lancaster, State College, Harrisburg, Palmyra, and Camp Hill. These sites will accept unwanted medications, needles, and syringes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In Franklin County, SWACO and local law enforcement will host collection sites specifically for the disposal of dry prescription pills. In Montgomery County, the Department of Police has announced nine collection locations, including various community centers and police stations. In Florida, the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is conducting ‘Operation Medicine Cabinet’ at a Walmart in The Villages from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event focuses on expired or unused prescription pills but, unlike the Penn State initiative, will not accept needles or liquids. The Sumter Community Action Partnership Drug Free Coalition will also provide drug deactivation packets. Newer details indicate expanded participation in the Midwest and Northeast. In Gloucester, Massachusetts, Kansas, the local police Pittsburg Police Department, Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, and health departments Coffeyville Police Department will host an event at the Rose Baker Center for Aging Well, which will also include free Narcan sites, with additional locations in Missouri and overdose response training. Oklahoma. In Hawaiʻi, residents can access 24/7 anonymous drop-off boxes at Maui County police stations, with drive-through New York, collection sites planned for Oʻahu points include Alstar EMS in Dunkirk and Kauaʻi. The Chautauqua Center in Jamestown. Participants are encouraged to bring solid forms like tablets, capsules, and patches.

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