Communities asked to dispose of unwanted meds during Take Back Day

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is recognized every year during the months of April and October.

On Saturday, April 26, local law enforcement will set up collection sites for #TakeBackDay. Collection sites are also open nationwide. RELATED: Greater focus on mental health concerns for law enforcement: 'Protect those who protect' "Help keep your community safe by cleaning out your medicine cabinet and taking back expired, unused, or unwanted meds for safe disposal," the Batavia Police Department said in a release.



Accepted items can include prescription drugs (like painkillers, antidepressants, antibiotics), over-the-counter medications (like aspirin or cold medicine), vitamins and supplements, and even pet medications. Sites will not collect items such as sharps, aerosols, or liquids. The following sites are open in Western New York on Saturday until 2 p.

m. In October 2024, over 4,000 total law enforcement participated in the Take Back Day with over 4,600 collection sites, according to the DEA's website. Over 600,000 pounds of drugs were collected.

Visit DEA Drug Take Back Day online here to find a location closest to you . EAST COAST! Your collection sites are now OPEN. Join us at a collection site near you from 10am-2pm to safely dispose of your unneeded prescription medications.

Stand up against our nation’s #OpioidEpidemic . Join us for #TakeBackDay ! https://t.co/vJNotWwtKW pic.

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