Overview
- The DEA's 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. across the United States.
- More than 4,500 collection sites, coordinated with over 4,400 law enforcement partners, will provide free and anonymous disposal of expired, unused, or unwanted medications.
- For the first time, the event will accept sealed liquids and vaping devices with batteries removed, expanding disposal options for participants.
- Since its inception in 2010, the program has collected and safely destroyed over 19.2 million pounds of medications to reduce risks of misuse and environmental harm.
- Nearly 17,000 year-round disposal locations remain available for those unable to participate in the biannual event.