Edinburg Police to Host DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Staff Report

Edinburg, TX – The Edinburg Police Department will participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 25, offering residents a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused or expired medications. The collection will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby of the Edinburg Police Department, located at 1702 S. Closner Blvd.

The event is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at preventing prescription drug misuse, addiction and theft. Residents are encouraged to drop off unwanted or expired prescription pills for safe disposal—no questions asked. Liquids, needles and sharps cannot be accepted.

Now in its 25th year, the DEA Take Back program has collected hundreds of tons of medications across the United States, reducing the risk of prescription drugs being misused or contaminating the environment through improper disposal. According to the DEA, studies show that most misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, often from home medicine cabinets.

“Proper disposal of unused medication is one of the simplest ways to help prevent drug misuse and keep our community safe,” said officials with the Edinburg Police Department.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to locate additional drop-off sites, visit DEATakeBack.com.

Source — Edinburg Police Department and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.