Crime & Safety
Prescription Drug Takeback Day is Coming Up on Saturday
Drop off medicines anonymously at police stations around the county.

Help prevent prescription drug abuse, accidental poisoning, and protect the environment. Drop off medicines anonymously at the following locations, according to Fairfax County Police:
Fair Oaks District Station; 12300 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy., Fairfax Franconia District Station; 121 Franconia Road, Alexandria McLean District Station; 1437 Balls Hill Road, McLean Mount Vernon District Station; 2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria Reston District Station; 12000 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston West Springfield District Station; 6140 Rolling Road, Springfield
ALSO, City of Fairfax Police, 3730 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax Herndon Police Department, 397 Herndon Parkway, Herndon Vienna Police Department, 215 Center Street, Vienna
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Visit www.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org or www.dea.gov for more information on proper disposal of prescription drugs.
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