National Prescription Drug Take Back Day- Saturday, October 28

Bring unwanted or expired medications for safe disposal this Saturday, October 28 from 10am-2pm at the 14th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. 

Last October, Americans turned in 365 tons (over 731,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at over 5,178 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement partners.  When those results are combined with what was collected in its thirteen previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 8 million pounds—more than 4,000 tons—of pills.  

This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue.  Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs.  Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. 

In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards. Proper medication disposal will keep medications out of California waters. 

No questions asked at drop-off. Acceptable items include capsules, pills, and any solid forms of prescription medication. It is recommended that you remove personal information and put pills in a sealed ziploc bag. 

Drop-off locations on Saturday, October 28 from 10am-2pm:
-Alameda County District Attorney, East County Hall of Justice, 5151 Gleason, Dublin
-Dublin Police Services, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
-San Ramon Police Department, 2401 Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon

You may also drop off anytime to the Pleasanton Police Department, 4833 Bernal Avenue. They have a collection box in their lobby.