Local authorities held a successful event for the 25th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, safely disposing of nearly 1,000 pounds of unwanted medications on October 28, 2023.
In partnership with the National Drug Enforcement Administration, officers from several Fairfax County agencies helped collect 776 pounds of unused and expired over the counter and prescription medications from members of our community at drop-off sites across the county. Including drop-offs from the Town of Vienna, the total collected was 995 pounds!
* See police news and break-down of how many pounds from each district.
The program is a free, convenient, confidential and safe way to dispose of medicines that might otherwise pose a risk in homes across the county.
Safe disposal of unused or expired medications prevents drug abuse and misuse, accidental poisoning, and protects the environment.
Accepted items: prescription and non-prescription pills, e-cigarettes and vaping devices with batteries removed, small liquid packs/pods for e-cigarettes and vaping devices, prescription ointments, and medications for pets.
Not accepted: illegal drugs, pressurized canisters [inhalers/aerosol cans], needles, large sources of liquids, non-prescription ointments and lotions.)
Disposal is FREE, convenient, confidential, and safe
Safe handling of unused or expired medications:
– Protects the environment
– Prevents drug misuse
– Prevents accidental poisoning
Missed the official drop-off day? No worries. Fairfax County offers a variety of permanent drug disposal drop off boxes.
The next Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held in April 2024.
