The DEA's National Take-Back Initiative works to help Americans find a safe way to dispose of prescription drugs, Find out where you can drop off old meds here.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is October 22nd. This day aims to provide a safe and responsible way for people to dispose of prescription drugs. The day also ai

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

On Saturday, October 22nd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., here are the locations where you can turn in your unused or expire:

  • UTEP UNIVERSITY POLICE - 3118 Sun Bowl Dr.
  • EPPD, West Regional - 4801 Osborne
  • DEA EL PASO DIVISION, UMC Front Employee Parking Garage (Behind UMC & EP Psychiatric) - 4625 Alberta Ave
  • DEA EL PASO DIVISION - 660 S. Mesa Hills Dr
  • FEDERAL JUSTICE CENTER  - 660 S. Mesa Hills Dr (Friday,10/25 10AM - 2PM)
  • EPPD, Northeast Regional - 9600 Dyer
  • DEA EL PASO DIVISION, UMC Northeast Clinic - 9839 Kenworthy
  • DEA EL PASO DIVISION, El Paso Environmental Services - 7968 San Paulo
  • DEA EL PASO DIVISION, UMC Ysleta Clinic - 300 S, Zaragoza

Find out more locations on the DEA website.

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