Omaha, Neb. — The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The DEA’s Omaha Field Division is partnering with 128 law enforcement agencies across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota to provide more than 140 collection sites.
Residents can safely and anonymously dispose of unused or expired prescription medications, helping prevent drug misuse and accidental poisonings.
Tablets, capsules, patches and properly sealed liquid medications will be accepted. Syringes, sharps and illegal drugs will not.
To find a nearby drop-off location, visit deatakeback.com
Year-round medication disposal options are also available at participating pharmacies, hospitals, businesses and police departments. To find out more visit: dea.gov/everyday-takeback-day
