04/21/2026
DEA’s National Rx Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration will host the 30th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (regardless of time zone) at nearly 4,200 locations nationwide. To find the Take Back Day location nearest you visit www.DEATakeBack.com.
DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should be securely sealed in their original container.
Syringes, sharps, or illicit drugs are not collected. To learn how to properly dispose of these items visit FDA.gov.
For those unable to participate in this month’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, there are more than 16,500 pharmacies, hospitals, and businesses that offer safe medication disposal year-round. In addition, many police departments also provide permanent drop boxes to ensure Every Day is Take Back Day.
