San Diego County Sheriff's Department: Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Press release from San Diego County Sheriff's Department:

10/18/2021 3:30 PM

Looking to get rid of unwanted and expired prescription drugs? 

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will collect and dispose of these medicines during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA)National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

The event is on Saturday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Sheriff’s Deputies will be at the following locations:

This service is free and anonymous.  No sharps or needles accepted. 

Unwanted or expired prescription drugs can be dangerous to the community by falling into the wrong hands.

To download an event flyer, click here.

If you can't participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day, you can always drop off unwanted prescriptions at any Sheriff's Station or Substation during normal business hours.  For more information, click here.

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