On Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the City of Portland’s Safe Blocks Program and the Portland Police Bureau are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration to host the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the the Portland Police Bureau's North Precinct (449 NE Emerson St, Portland OR 97211). They will be collecting tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines.*
- What: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
- When: Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Who: Safe Blocks Program & Portland Police Bureau
- Where: North Precinct (449 NE Emerson St, Portland OR 97211)
In partnership with local law enforcement, Take Back Day has removed 19.2 million pounds (9,600 tons) of medication from circulation since inception. It offers free and anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 5,000 local drop-off locations nationwide. For more than a decade, these events have helped Americans easily rid their homes of unneeded medications—those that are old, unwanted, or expired—that too often become a gateway to addiction.
Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage.
The Sunshine Division will be available for donations of canned food, dry pasta, or boxed food for local families in need (tax deduction forms will be provided).
Can’t make it to this event? Visit www.dea.gov or call 1-800-882-9539 for an authorized year-round drug disposal location near you.
*Note: This event will not be offering shredding services, accepting furniture donations, or disposing of any electronics.