Looking to get rid of unwanted and expired prescription drugs?
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department will collect and dispose of these medicines during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
The event is on Saturday, April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sheriff’s Deputies will be at the following locations:
Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation
845 Imperial Beach Boulevard, Imperial Beach
Poway Sheriff's Station
13100 Bowron Road, Poway
San Marcos Sheriff's Station
182 Santar Place, San Marcos
North County Regional Center Courthouse
325 S. Melrose Drive, Vista
This service is free and anonymous. No sharps or needles accepted. Unwanted or expired prescription drugs can be dangerous to the community by falling into the wrong hands.
If you can't participate in Prescription Drug Take Back Day, you can always drop off unwanted prescriptions at any Sheriff's Station or Substation during normal business hours, click here.